comes

verb

present tense third-person singular of come
1
as in approaches
to move closer to come here and sit by the fire

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Relevance

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2
as in arrives
to get to a destination when do you think they'll come?

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3
as in becomes
to eventually have as a state or quality your dreams can come true

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4
as in happens
to take place whatever may come we'll always be together

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5
as in progresses
to move forward along a course how is the remodeling job coming?

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Recent Examples of comes 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 This realization comes entering his final fifth year of an astronomical contract and working in a new $200-million football complex. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Then comes the much longer process of transforming how people travel. — J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026 While many viewers praise the former child star as the beating heart of the series, her newfound success comes with heightened tabloid scrutiny, thecoverage wading into everything from her looks to her love life. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 The real end of Oak Street comes not from the feet and chompers of the dinosaurs but from a moviemaker who revives the idyllic 1980s only to desecrate them with wokeness. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026 Best actor, meanwhile, went to Adrian Văncică for You Don’t Belong Here, which comes with the same cash prize as best actress. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2026 During the awards ceremony at National Theatre Sarajevo, the jury awarded Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s Everytime with the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Narrative Feature Film, which comes with a prize of 16,000 euros. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes
  1. approaches
  2. arrives
  3. becomes
  4. happens
  5. progresses
  6. enters
  7. appears
  8. grows
Verb
  • As the stock approaches fair value and its potential gains become more limited, the investor could sell more calls to collect additional income.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In current, inflated prices, the outturn cost approaches £48–49 billion.
    — Interesting Engineering, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of approaches
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
Definition of arrives
Verb
  • The question then becomes whether there is a problem with the emerging technology, or, if this starts with the culture of policing itself.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The forecast then becomes uncertain, as one model suggests a stronger system could bring cooler weather and rain, while another keeps the heat in place.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of becomes
Verb
  • But the extremely rapid pace here also raises concern about what happens if, or when, the boom starts to dissipate.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • When that happens, continue beating until the mixture is smooth and some of the batter sticks to the sides of the bowl, another minute or so.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of happens
Verb
  • This surge likely is heading toward South Florida and will move through the rest of the state and parts of the Gulf of Mexico as the week progresses, Arman said.
    — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • NuCube expects the resulting validation database to strengthen its technical case as development progresses.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • Once the moon enters Gemini, conversations will pick up speed as plans become more flexible.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Under state law, however, once a district enters receivership and its governing board becomes an advisory body, board members cannot receive stipends, benefits or other compensation from the district.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of enters
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
  • Naegleria fowleri grows best at higher temperatures up to 115°F, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Things get spicy when Lowen grows closer to the novelist's husband (Josh Hartnett) and discovers dark bits about Verity's past.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of grows

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