as in happens
to take place
how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of comes about
Joe’s decision to run comes about after two incidents involving social media.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The news comes about eight months after the Eras trek wrapped in December, ending after 149 shows in five different continents as the highest grossing tour of all time.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
In the event that a deal comes about, McLaurin is in a position to enter the fold quickly.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
That’s how the fluency of LLMs comes about.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The announcement comes about two months after American started daily service between MIA and Rome.
—Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The news comes about eight months after the Eras trek wrapped in December, ending after 149 shows in five different continents as the highest grossing tour of all time.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
In the event that a deal comes about, McLaurin is in a position to enter the fold quickly.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
That’s how the fluency of LLMs comes about.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The announcement comes about two months after American started daily service between MIA and Rome.
—Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes about
Verb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Improving ease and regularity often comes down to dietary and lifestyle changes working together.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Steak is all about texture, and the secret to tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat comes down to understanding how to slice it properly—against the grain.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Maxwell comes off as both pathetic and loathsome.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Comes about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20about. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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