comes

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

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Recent Examples of comes What comes next for the Democratic Party. Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024 The shooting comes less than two days before Christmas, one of the busiest shopping times of the year. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024 Warranty The 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 The state's announcement comes a week after members of Cincinnati City Council weighed in on the traffic gridlock issue. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024 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 The report comes amid turmoil following the unexpected removal early last month of Dewan, who subsequently sued the board for ousting her without cause. Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 This popular productivity software comes with a single download, good for one compatible computer. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes
Verb
  • This is particularly true of the Ukrainians, who have been losing ground—as well as people and energy generation capacity—for two years and need urgent relief before their manpower situation becomes critical.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Dolphins still have a 12 percent chance of making the playoffs, but Calais Campbell was in the locker room Sunday explaining how he might be released to sign with a contender once the postseason elimination becomes official.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • That often happens with the college trips.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • See what happens with the awards season and then start.
    Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).
    Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As the tournament progresses, however, the quarterfinals could see more surprises, with Arizona State, Boise State, and Oregon all entering as underdogs despite their higher seeds and first-round byes.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But not before the North Node of Destiny enters your sixth house of health, routine, and day-today grunt work as of January 11.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • However, the protection this unit gives appears to have been defeated as the Ukrainian Air Force reports that increasing numbers of Shaheds are being downed by electronic warfare, or redirected back to Russia.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The somewhat cryptic post appears to be referencing the parent company that controls WWE and UFC.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • There isn't much that grows in the barren ground here, but Taleb points out fledgling mint, garlic and potato plants.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, there is a fundamental challenge in quantum computing space, as an increasing number of errors arise as the system grows in complexity with a higher number of qubits.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • That's as far as amount A goes.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As LaVine goes, so go the Bulls.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Much of Nissan's American EV manufacturing occurs in Tennessee at its Smyrna and Decherd plants.
    Kantaro Komiya, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are too high.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Comes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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