comes on

present tense third-person singular of come on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes on
Verb
  • There is an incubation period of two weeks, according to BARCS.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 June 2026
  • 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
  • The achievement arrives amid broader industry efforts to develop viable electric and hybrid propulsion for aviation.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
  • Helado Tropical, the duo’s debut album, arrives July 17 via Psychic Hotline.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to work back from a knee injury while Justin Fields takes first-team reps and Xavier Worthy emerges as a standout.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • Beyond Munich’s spring and fall festivals, a broader picture emerges on a Bavarian suds safari that winds through brewery towns, beer halls and village squares where alcohol‑free options are gaining traction.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Museums are set up in hangars at Moton Field — one of five Tuskegee area training sites used for Black pilots, and the only one that still exists for the public to experience.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • Zidane is one of 17 unique versions that exists and features footage that Gordan and Parreno assembled from 17 synchronized cameras installed around the stadium to capture the match from various angles.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Savannah Peterson lives across the street from the pier and has been watching that show for years from her front yard.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • Julian Poyourow lives with his wife on Bently Avenue, in a quiet residential block just yards east of the 15-acre GKN Aerospace facility.
    Victoria Le, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The cotton blend breathes beautifully, and the hollow-out pattern adds visual interest without sacrificing coverage.
    Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
  • Season after season, the planet breathes in and out, but the long-term direction is unmistakable.
    Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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“Comes on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20on. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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