1
as in comes to
to gain consciousness again
the medic waved smelling salts under his nose until he came round
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2
as in agrees
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
she's cool to the idea right now, but sooner or later she'll come round
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Recent Examples of comes round
But when opening night comes round, Duse realizes that her daughter will be in the audience.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes round
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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
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When a push comes to shove … trust your gut.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Stolz agrees, noting that in their second act, they’re used less intensely.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Robertson agrees, noting that well-running HVAC systems rarely incorporate one system to heat and cool multiple floors.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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If there’s a will to make money during the most globally significant event that only comes around twice a decade, then there’s a way to design marketing campaigns skirting the line of trademark infringement.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Moore argues the city should be doing annual sand management, rather than scraping for funds and coming up short each time the larger-scale project comes around.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice.—
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2026
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The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Comes round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20round. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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