comes (to) 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of come (to)

comes to

2 of 2

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of come to
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)
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Two years later, in 2033, the Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to the United States, and Kansas City has submitted a bid for that event, too. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Combat perfectionism by quickly jotting down whatever comes to mind. Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 14 July 2026 The knockout round of 32 has been thrilling so far, and the high drama comes to Atlanta today. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Every technician must complete 160 hours of training to work for Orkin, so each provider that comes to your door is a certified pest expert. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026 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. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes (to)
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  • The collection already numbers over 3,000 titles, and donations keep arriving.
    Derek James, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • 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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  • Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Furthermore, the centralized App Store infrastructure means third-party applications would cease to function if Apple's servers are no longer active.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
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  • Rivera allowed one hit on just over three scoreless innings, walking two and striking out three with 64 pitches, 39 of them strikes.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • There’s a difference between a historic hotel and a hotel that feels old, and the Faust strikes a careful balance between history and comfort.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
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  • Some purists may also argue that, in a competition like this, which comes around so rarely, there is a moral responsibility for teams to go full strength every time.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • This move comes around two years after he was elected in a landslide victory.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 June 2026
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  • ClassPass essentially aggregates that fragmented universe into one login, which is part of its appeal to consumers who want to try a little of everything without committing to a single studio’s monthly fee.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
  • 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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  • 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 total comprises the $5 million in damages awarded in the jury's May 2023 verdict, plus post-judgment interest that accrued in the subsequent three years.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The development, which marked the architect’s first residential project in New York, comprises 115 upscale apartments with soaring ceilings, expansive glass walls, and private elevator access.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
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  • The oldest of Turner’s five children, 24-year-old Ashley, has taken on more responsibility to help care for the family as her father recovers.
    Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • An injured driver whose share of responsibility exceeds 50 percent recovers nothing.
    Karen Koehler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 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 Jul. 2026.

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