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as in numbers
to have a total of
your bill comes to $53.74
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as in corresponds (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect
it all comes to nothing in the end
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as in occurs (to)
to enter the mind of
the actual name of the item didn't come to me until I was walking out of the store
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as in comes around
to gain consciousness again
after being in a coma for months, the patient quite unexpectedly came to
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Recent Examples of comes (to)
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Sandra Lok also comes to First Thursday with her golden retriever, Grant.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Humiliation comes to them naturally.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The cocktail comes to us, like so many greats, from Hugo Ensslin’s 1916 Recipes for Mixed Drinks and the recipe most of us use is more or less the same as his—a healthy pour of Irish whiskey, with lime juice and some grenadine (pomegranate syrup) to sweeten.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The blue Ford quickly comes to a full stop and Martinez is pulled from the vehicle and handcuffed by multiple officers.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
That’s where all the behind-the-scenes work Cocroft does comes to the forefront.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Maybe not Not everyone is thrilled when wind or solar comes to town.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
On this mission, though, Jake comes to appreciate the Na'vi's way of life and falls in love with Neytiri (welcome back to the list Zoe Saldaña).
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
When a push comes to shove … trust your gut.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Sandra Lok also comes to First Thursday with her golden retriever, Grant.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Humiliation comes to them naturally.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The cocktail comes to us, like so many greats, from Hugo Ensslin’s 1916 Recipes for Mixed Drinks and the recipe most of us use is more or less the same as his—a healthy pour of Irish whiskey, with lime juice and some grenadine (pomegranate syrup) to sweeten.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The blue Ford quickly comes to a full stop and Martinez is pulled from the vehicle and handcuffed by multiple officers.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
That’s where all the behind-the-scenes work Cocroft does comes to the forefront.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Maybe not Not everyone is thrilled when wind or solar comes to town.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
On this mission, though, Jake comes to appreciate the Na'vi's way of life and falls in love with Neytiri (welcome back to the list Zoe Saldaña).
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes (to)
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Stabbing follows arson attacks Britain’s Jewish community, which numbers about 300,000 people, has faced growing attacks online and in the streets.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Golders Green has long been a hub of the British Jewish community, which numbers around 300,000.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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When winter comes around, there’s ice skating and snow tubing plus all kinds of any-season activities and events to keep the whole family well entertained.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The challenge comes around the greens.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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There’s Staud’s pretty poplin style that looks effortless with sleek strappy sandals and a floppy sun hat, or Merlette’s artful wrap dress that strikes a subtle statement on date nights and post-work cocktail hours alike.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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This two-piece set, which includes a vest and trousers, strikes the right balance between put-together and fashion-forward.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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But when opening night comes round, Duse realizes that her daughter will be in the audience.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs acquired quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets this offseason to bolster their depth chart while Patrick Mahomes recovers from a serious knee injury.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Some bodies were not found On the third and final day of the mission, the team recovers 26 more bodies.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Currently, that means 81 Labour MPs would need to back a potential replacement.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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No shortage of fine, fizzy films already exist within the confines of this 122-minute romp, but Salvadori (not without reason) recognizes that committing to any one means sacrificing the others.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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PooCrave rose in the wake of PopCrave, a Twitter account that is practically legacy media at this point, which aggregates news and celebrity birthdays and casting announcements (not to be confused with PopBase … which is similar and different).—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kalshi also aggregates trading activity into real-time data reflecting market expectations and public sentiment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 62,000-square-mile territory—home to major oil deposits and natural resources—comprises two-thirds of Guyana and has become a flashpoint in South American geopolitics and energy markets.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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This segment comprises many diverse companies, so this analysis will highlight some of the group's strengths and weaknesses.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Comes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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