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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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The constellation now numbers more than 200 satellites developed in a partnership between SpaceX and Northrop Grumman.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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While his workforce generally numbers 160, for the Mother’s Day crush, which involved shipment of 700,000 plants, another 40 employees were hired.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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Every so often, an amazing sale that’s absolutely worth dropping everything to shop comes around.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 May 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 service The service strikes an ideal balance between polished and personal, all without being overly stuffy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Drone strikes on the UAE are still occurring sporadically, but the wide-scale alerts of the early conflict have ceased — along with the associated distress.—
Melanie Swan,
CNN Money,
1 June 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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It's been a busy season for Camp Pendleton, and for Lala (Mariel Molino) in particular, who recovers from the harrowing car crash at the end of season 1 only to endure a scandal that forces her to consider entering witness protection and leaving young Gibbs (Austin Stowell) behind.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Salomonsson recovers from shoulder surgery ahead of schedule.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Cherfilus-McCormick also called on the Democratic Party and allies to speak up about what Wasserman Schultz’s presence in the race means regarding Black political representation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Rodrigues explained YouTube Brasil currently has other linear channels, such as SBT, one of the top three free-to-air networks in the country, and DiaTV, an indie channel of Dia Estúdio that aggregates entertainment shows hosted by Brazilian creators.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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San Diego’s tech giant Qualcomm led new job advertisements in April, with 164 new postings, according to state data that aggregates job postings during the month.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2026
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In March, the French navy seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean that Macron said belonged to Russia’s shadow fleet, which comprises several hundred tankers through which Russia evades sanctions.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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One group comprises parents who retire relatively young, perhaps because of a military job or financial windfall.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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