COMES BY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

comes by

verb

present tense third-person singular of come by

as in visits

to make a brief visit come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale

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as in wins

to receive as return for effort a literary award like that isn't easy to come by

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Recent Examples of comes by Cannon comes by his relationships advice after becoming a father of 12 with six different women, and having his relationships in the media eye. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Much of the turbulence comes by way of the offensive pilot, quarterback Drake Maye. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Housekeeping comes by twice daily to ensure that rooms are tidy and well-stocked. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 More so when this threat comes by way of push notifications, which are designed to engage directly with the user in real time. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 And in terms of oversight, each tenant has a social worker who comes by at least once a year, Lubinsky said. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 Expansion onto the mainstream scene likely comes by way of popular music, movies, and social media, which have made African-American language visible to young people of other backgrounds. — Valerie Fridland, Time, 22 July 2026 Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 The report comes by way of the board of trustees of the fund. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 11 June 2026

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Verb

Later, Fielder visits Seyfried at her apartment and shows her footage of Holmes watching her performance.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Derrick is a Butler County native who visits The Lighthouse in Valencia every other week for food and other supplies.

— Corey Martin, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of visits

Verb

Chwalinska beat six-time major winner and Polish compatriot Iga Swiatek in the semifinals and, along with 1,000 ranking points, earns $665,000 in prize money.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Decisions about these funds deserve careful analysis, consistent standards, and a transparent process that earns public confidence.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of earns

Verb

After winding through an aspen grove, the trail gains close to 3,000 feet of elevation to reach the springs.

— The Aspen Times, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Starbucks' turnaround gains traction with consumers New consumer data offered encouraging evidence that the Starbucks turnaround is, indeed, taking hold.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of gains

Verb

In both cases, people with pre-existing hypertension experienced bigger drops in systolic and diastolic pressure than those with normal blood pressure.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026
Some individual teams who have lost local TV deals reportedly faced $20 million revenue drops in related earnings as a result.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of drops in

Verb

When customers can see their own input shaping the brand in real time, the company reaps the benefit.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Opponents also rallied around the fact that Iceland already reaps benefits from being in the EU’s frictionless single market and the Schengen free-travel zone without the sovereignty compromises that come with full membership.

— Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026