arrives 1 of 2

verb

Definition of arrivesnext
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 Synonyms for arrives
  1. comes
  2. succeeds
  3. appears
  4. thrives
  5. lands
Verb
  • One of the most common concerns that comes with training intelligent agents is exposing sensitive information to security risks.
    Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of comes
Verb
  • Francona succeeds David Bell in Cincinnati but inherits many of the up-and-coming young players who excited fans in the Queen City.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Executives agreed to forgo their annual bonuses for 2025 unless their turnaround plan succeeds.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of succeeds
Verb
  • Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • That phenomenon occurs when the moon appears larger and brighter than normal because of the sun’s closer-than-usual position to Earth.
    Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of appears
Verb
  • But from the perspective of both parties, honest and open discussions pre-contract around goals, expectations and the very nature of the franchise model are crucial in ensuring that their new business relationships thrives.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • When workers can perform higher-stakes, decision-making tasks—those currently reserved for elite experts—their professional identity thrives.
    Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of thrives
Verb
  • That’s either a blessing or a curse for whomever eventually lands the coveted job.
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • At-the-money calendar spreads like this one are most profitable if the stock lands at the strike price on the expiration date.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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