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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)
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
When a push comes to shove … trust your gut.
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
Sandra Lok also comes to First Thursday with her golden retriever, Grant.
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Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
Humiliation comes to them naturally.
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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.
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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.
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Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
That’s where all the behind-the-scenes work Cocroft does comes to the forefront.
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Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Maybe not Not everyone is thrilled when wind or solar comes to town.
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Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
The tension between the longtime rivals eventually comes to a head in a roping competition, where the two Dutton ranch hands make quick work and walk away with a victory.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes (to)
Verb
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For the country’s Jewish population, which numbers just 100, the spate of anti-Israel measures adopted by the former government contributed to a growing sense of isolation in the country.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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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
Verb
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This moment means a lot to me, man.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Verb
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De la Espriella strikes reassuring tone With only a few hundred thousand votes separating the two candidates, De la Espriella used his victory speech to try to calm his critics.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Argentina strikes first in the 38th minute, and the massive Argentina faithful goes berserk inside the stadium.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Verb
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If there’s a will to make money during the most globally significant event that only comes around twice a decade, then there’s a way to design marketing campaigns skirting the line of trademark infringement.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Moore argues the city should be doing annual sand management, rather than scraping for funds and coming up short each time the larger-scale project comes around.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The system aggregates sensor readings, analyzes trends, compares current measurements with historical baselines, and flags anomalies that may indicate emerging failures.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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The Denver Post’s 2026 All-Colorado baseball team comprises 40 players who were selected based on statistical analysis, a player’s relative value to their team’s success and feedback from coaches around the state.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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Clad in three-piece tailoring, pristine shoes and often a jaunty hat, this group comprises the influencers, brand founders, buyers, and journalists that orbit the menswear market.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Verb
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It’s measured by the second call, the escalation, the customer who quietly disappears or the relationship that never recovers.—
Demetri Giannikopoulos,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Florida may have to potentially pay Grady $50,000 more than David if the state recovers $1 million from Roku.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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“Comes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20%28to%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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