arrives 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of arrive
1
as in comes
to get to a destination when will the guests arrive?

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Relevance

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2
as in succeeds
to reach a desired level of accomplishment the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination

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arrivés

2 of 2

noun

plural of arrivé
as in comers

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Recent Examples of arrives
Verb
The exhibition arrives as institutions, including LACMA, prepare a broader reassessment of Lynch’s career, underscoring how his signature style continues to shape our imaginations. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Thursday, Farke indicated Rodon would certainly be missing until after the forthcoming international break and may not be available until November arrives. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Note the time again when the answer arrives, and be honest about how much of the delay was people waiting for other people rather than anyone doing analysis. — David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Hoyos has agreed to remain in charge in the interim and is expected to stay with the club in another role once Gonzalez arrives. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Once the rut arrives, deer drop their guard, but mature bucks don’t do so nearly as much as most hunters think. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Further analysis doubtless awaits, after the semi-submersible hauler vessel — so called because its deck goes underwater beneath heavy floating payloads, then rises up with them on board — arrives in Texas. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The Houston megastar’s contribution also arrives as a broad coalition of Latin artists, athletes and organizations mobilizes to support Chocó’s recovery. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 Why end-of-summer home maintenance matters Regular home maintenance is important year-round, but the end of summer is an especially critical time to inspect your property and address minor issues before colder weather arrives. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrives
  1. comes
  2. succeeds
  3. appears
  4. thrives
  5. lands
  6. flourishes
  7. prospers
Verb
  • There comes a point in every woman’s life when a mid-calf floral skirt starts looking suspiciously like the best thing in your wardrobe.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, each figure comes with extra sets of hands and accessories related to each of the characters.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • The model that succeeds will be the one that combines privacy, usability, regulatory clarity, and real economic value.
    — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Francis succeeds Barbeito, who will transition into an advisory role.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of succeeds
Verb
  • Bonnell appears to be treating software as another part of the motorcycle's suspension system and something that can be adjusted to suit the rider’s preferences, skill, and terrain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • If an agent drafts a defective indemnity clause or cites a case that does not exist, no software company appears in court to answer for it.
    — Charles Lew, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of appears
Verb
  • Certain produce thrives in the transition from hot summer days to cooler fall weather.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hig has bunkered down with a grouchy companion, Bangley (Josh Brolin), who thrives in this harsh world.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrives
Verb
  • When a company that builds fire trucks, rail-maintenance machinery, or electric vehicle chargers is invited to bid on a big contract, the request that lands in its inbox can run to thousands of pages of technical specifications.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For a midsized carrier, this usually lands between 40 and 60 subprocesses, each carrying three to 12 variants.
    — Manish Garg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lands
Verb
  • Fraud rarely flourishes because criminals are exceptionally clever.
    — Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Normally these spots are produced by a fungus that flourishes during hot, damp and humid weather.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of flourishes
Verb
  • That is why Florida Republicans are taking the lead to make sure the state prospers as AI advances, instead of letting Silicon Valley write the rules.
    — Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade.
    — Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of prospers

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“Arrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrives. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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