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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That three-week period comes to an end for those who were eliminated at the round of 32 (played between June 29 and July 3) this week. Art De Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The first use case that comes to mind for me is knowledge distribution at the shift level. Harmjan Derksen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Discover Rockland’s Maritime Heritage Rockland’s maritime history comes to life through several waterfront attractions. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes (to)
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  • The in‑house repair team now numbers 30, supported by a Paris concierge-style service that can handle lighter fixes with a turnaround in days, a service Mothay plans to roll out to other markets, with Tokyo a likely next step.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • Level99 has spent roughly four years building a corporate team that now numbers more than 100 people, something unheard of for just a three-location company.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 July 2026
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  • Communication Problems Are Shaped By Expectations Most people assume searching a computer screen means looking everywhere.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That means moving on from Plum, who will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • John Waters strikes a pose at the 2026 Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland, California on July 19.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • The series of intimate dispatches was widely credited for its courage and also for raising awareness of the disease, which strikes men far less often than women.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
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  • That kind of deal had been the standard procedure in recent years, with teams paying players big money early and reaping the benefits of those extra prime years before a third deal comes around.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 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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  • In total, the government now owes the equivalent of $113,000 per person, according to USAFacts, a nonprofit civic initiative cofounded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer which aggregates and analyzes government data.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • That database aggregates public records, including names, addresses, telephone numbers and other data, such as criminal history.
    Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 July 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 Gran Turismo series, which was revamped in 2023, currently comprises six models ranging from roughly 108 to 262 feet.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
  • Silver Sands State Park, Connecticut Just 15 miles from New Haven, Silver Sands State Park Silver Sands State Park comprises nearly 300 acres of shoreline, dunes, and woodlands.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
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  • Chris Johnson forces and recovers a fumble on a run by Ollie Gordon that reached the perimeter.
    Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The 49ers will hand some of their head-coaching reins over to a longtime assistant while Kyle Shanahan recovers from injuries suffered in a recent car crash.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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