comes down

present tense third-person singular of come down

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of comes down But the contest now comes down to which candidate can assemble enough of Michigan’s Democratic coalition to win Tuesday. ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Picking a welcome offer comes down to finding the balance that works for you. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 That difference typically comes down to one factor — whether the underlying niche has real, provable demand behind it, not just personal interest. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Designers who work on shared homes say the difference usually comes down to a handful of early decisions, most of them made before a single box is unpacked. Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 That contradiction ultimately comes down to how much our country believes a disabled person is worth. Steve Way, Time, 27 July 2026 A lot comes down to your specific pool and its condition and features, too. Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 27 July 2026 The difference between a good flight and a great one often comes down to what’s in your carry-on. Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 Much of that realism comes down to the clutch pedal having real heft, deliberately mimicking the 33 lb (15 kg) of resistance found on the 599, the last true manual Ferrari ever made. New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes down
Verb
  • What happens after that is committed to the good common sense of the client who usually leaves that office with only vague notions about what has been done so far and what needs to be done in the future.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But as so often happens with LIV, attempts at answers only seem to beget more questions.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But there is no current US market segment along the lines of electric pickup smaller than a regular truck but still with room for a family of four.
    Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The executive noted that at many busy airports, there is no room for building new terminals and hangars or extending ramp space, making acquisitions the only way to gain entry.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Bears are most active after the sun goes down, or even at dawn or dusk, according to Fish and Game.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
  • That can happen if the X platform itself goes down or if activity on a user’s X or X Money account triggers restrictions.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

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“Comes down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20down. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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