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as in arrives
to get to a destination
when do you think they'll come?
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as in happens
to take place
whatever may come we'll always be together
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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
how is the remodeling job coming?
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Recent Examples of comes
There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 10 Nov. 2025
The issue of repatriation is contentious and comes with significant legal hurdles.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
The show of unity from the royal family comes just over a week after King Charles formally stripped his brother, the former Prince Andrew, of all his royal titles and instructed him to vacate his Windsor home, Royal Lodge.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Staying right in the park comes with myriad benefits, including quick access to trails, convenient stargazing, and an on-site restaurant.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
As the fintech sector comes roaring back, companies like Ramp and Stripe have dominated headlines with eye-popping funding rounds and rapid growth.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The news of Lauder’s next big business move comes just four months after her uncle, Leonard Lauder, died at age 92.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Any group decision comes with a degree of acquiescence and a leap of faith.
—David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes
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On a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay, a deeply rooted Christian fishing community confronts the erosion of land and tradition, as their centuries-old way of life, anchored in faith, approaches a turning point.—
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The impacts of the next governor on state workers will be felt in how the new administration approaches negotiations with the 21 bargaining units, many of which will hammer out new contracts in 2027, when California’s next leader takes over.—
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In a world where change arrives faster each year, logistics real estate has become one of the most compelling global investment themes.—
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Pryor arrives as an experience backup for Baugh, who aims to build on 1,170 rushing yards behind an improved offensive line and offensive scheme designed by new coordinator Buster Faulkner.—
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As the family's frantic search begins, the media is quick to point the finger at Marissa and her friend, Jenny Kaminski (Elle Fanning), whose nanny, Carrie Finch (Sophia Lillis), becomes the prime suspect.—
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.—
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
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This communication happens within 10 minutes of the pill being swallowed.—
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As the film progresses, Grace slowly falls deeper into depression and isolation.—
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These machines can excavate the ground while supporting the ground above as the tunnel progresses.—
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Newsom enters his last year in office facing an $18 billion deficit, which the Legislative Analyst’s Office projected could swell to $35 billion next year.—
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Johnson also enters the job with head coaching experience.—
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The 25-year-old Chiefs receiver appears in a separate photo posted to the same Instagram account.—
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With a high-stakes battle for the 2026 midterms looming, the Evergreen State appears poised to join the trend of states using congressional redistricting for partisan advantage.—
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With each game confidence grows and signs of real potential can be seen like the sun rising in the morning.—
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If more than one seedling grows to a cell or container, one should be removed and transplanted.—
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“Comes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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