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to take place
let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting
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Recent Examples of comes down
Mullan comes down hard on the side of Austen mocking Marianne, even laughing at her.
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Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
As this new influx of North Carolinians begins to take part, Jamison says his own dedication comes down to the human connections dancing fosters.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Whatever that might be in people’s minds, then that’s going to be an impressive government that comes down and overrules that connection that people have with whatever the highest government is in their mind.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 6 June 2026
Since a company’s success depends heavily on its people, staying competitive often comes down to whether employees are actively developing themselves alongside business needs.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
When asked about the depth that Oklahoma City has and what his preferred level of depth for the Lakers going forward would be, Lakers coach JJ Redick said that winning – especially to Oklahoma City or San Antonio’s standards – often comes down to spots 10 through 15 on the team.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The difference between a pickle that supports your gut and one that mostly just delivers salt comes down to how it was made.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
There’s a world where this series comes down to the second units.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 18 May 2026
From high-altitude ISR and long-range strike systems to next-generation propulsion and space launch, performance increasingly comes down to the energy powering the platform.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
As this new influx of North Carolinians begins to take part, Jamison says his own dedication comes down to the human connections dancing fosters.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Whatever that might be in people’s minds, then that’s going to be an impressive government that comes down and overrules that connection that people have with whatever the highest government is in their mind.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 6 June 2026
Since a company’s success depends heavily on its people, staying competitive often comes down to whether employees are actively developing themselves alongside business needs.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
When asked about the depth that Oklahoma City has and what his preferred level of depth for the Lakers going forward would be, Lakers coach JJ Redick said that winning – especially to Oklahoma City or San Antonio’s standards – often comes down to spots 10 through 15 on the team.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The difference between a pickle that supports your gut and one that mostly just delivers salt comes down to how it was made.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
There’s a world where this series comes down to the second units.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 18 May 2026
From high-altitude ISR and long-range strike systems to next-generation propulsion and space launch, performance increasingly comes down to the energy powering the platform.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes down
Verb
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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There is an incubation period of two weeks, according to BARCS.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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However, there is a 16-hour window for the northern lights to make an appearance, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2026
Verb
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In addition, when the price of a preferred goes down, the yields rise.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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All of this goes down before even one Louboutin touches the surgically clean white marble floor or ultra-plush Yves Klein blue carpet within the monumental lobby.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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“Comes down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20down. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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