comes (to) 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of come (to)

comes to

2 of 2

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of come to
as in comes around
to gain consciousness again after being in a coma for months, the patient quite unexpectedly came to

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Recent Examples of comes (to)
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That three-week period comes to an end for those who were eliminated at the round of 32 (played between June 29 and July 3) this week. Art De Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The first use case that comes to mind for me is knowledge distribution at the shift level. Harmjan Derksen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Discover Rockland’s Maritime Heritage Rockland’s maritime history comes to life through several waterfront attractions. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Two years later, in 2033, the Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to the United States, and Kansas City has submitted a bid for that event, too. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Combat perfectionism by quickly jotting down whatever comes to mind. Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 14 July 2026 The knockout round of 32 has been thrilling so far, and the high drama comes to Atlanta today. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Every technician must complete 160 hours of training to work for Orkin, so each provider that comes to your door is a certified pest expert. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes (to)
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  • Level99 has spent roughly four years building a corporate team that now numbers more than 100 people, something unheard of for just a three-location company.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 July 2026
  • The collection already numbers over 3,000 titles, and donations keep arriving.
    Derek James, CBS News, 23 June 2026
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  • Which means a lot can change between now and then, including most of the team’s rosters.
    Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • This home’s location, which is near the Farmington line, means that services and businesses in the Farmington and Unionville areas, as well as those in Avon and Canton, are just minutes away.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • John Waters strikes a pose at the 2026 Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland, California on July 19.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • The series of intimate dispatches was widely credited for its courage and also for raising awareness of the disease, which strikes men far less often than women.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Some purists may also argue that, in a competition like this, which comes around so rarely, there is a moral responsibility for teams to go full strength every time.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • This move comes around two years after he was elected in a landslide victory.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • That database aggregates public records, including names, addresses, telephone numbers and other data, such as criminal history.
    Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • ClassPass essentially aggregates that fragmented universe into one login, which is part of its appeal to consumers who want to try a little of everything without committing to a single studio’s monthly fee.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • But when opening night comes round, Duse realizes that her daughter will be in the audience.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Gran Turismo series, which was revamped in 2023, currently comprises six models ranging from roughly 108 to 262 feet.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
  • Silver Sands State Park, Connecticut Just 15 miles from New Haven, Silver Sands State Park Silver Sands State Park comprises nearly 300 acres of shoreline, dunes, and woodlands.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • While mother eagle Jackie recovers at the Ojai Raptor Center, her partner Shadow and their pair of subadult eagles, Sandy and Luna, continue life in their nest in Big Bear Valley.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
  • Enterprise Mobility told the Tribune it either gives the city the necessary information to ticket the renter or driver directly, or pays the violation and then recovers the cost from the renter.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

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“Comes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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