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comes down (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of come down (with)
as in goes down (with)
to become affected with (a disease or disorder) I hope that you're not coming down with a cold

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  1. gets
  2. catches
  3. contracts
Verb
  • When the judges announce Jude as the winner, Bi, Anna, and Joseph don’t look surprised, and each gets a small hopeful comment at the end.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • If Muhammad thrives in the slot and Gordon never gets healthy, maybe the rookie becomes the nickel of the future.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of gets
Verb
  • The side tables offer prep space, and the extra-large drip pan catches any residual grease.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Here's how the scam works and how to protect yourself before a fake MyChart alert catches you off guard.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of catches
Verb
  • Homer Glen contracts with the Will County sheriff for its police services.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
  • While the city contracts its permitting services to FilmLA, Kang is currently the only local official tasked with coordinating between FilmLA, the city, and the dozens of other regional jurisdictions in the area.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of contracts
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“Comes down (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20down%20%28with%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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