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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
  • Once your organization has success under its belt, prepare yourself for what comes next.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In business and professional growth alike, sustained success rarely comes without a meaningful investment.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of comes
Verb
  • But even if the company succeeds, internet users have a way of pushing the boundaries of new tools like this until every possible awful output has been demonstrated.
    Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That’s how the Artemis campaign succeeds.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of succeeds
Verb
  • The Wizard of Oz Effect In the movie The Wizard of Oz, there’s a scene where the protagonist, Dorothy, and her band of misfits are seeking the great and powerful Oz, an amorphous wizard who appears as a phantom atop an explosion of smoke.
    Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Lions are a brilliant team to this point with what appears to be an unstoppable offense and a resilient but severely injured defense.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of appears
Verb
  • Johan thrives as a gay man in Copenhagen, enjoying endless bars, parties, and casual flings.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fast food may be quick, but building a brand that thrives in the meme era?
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrives
Verb
  • Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The film lands on Max not long before James Gunn’s new Superman film is set to hit theaters in July of 2025.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lands
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