Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes on
Verb
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025 -
There is a road closure at East 18th Street and I-70 East.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The child arrives as eleventh in the line of succession to the Monegasque throne and makes Princess Caroline, 68, a grandmother for another time.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Available in a set of three bottles for $90, this Sauvignon Blanc arrives as a vibrant addition to As Ever’s growing collection.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Can Sheppard play well enough that Houston emerges as a contender with him as its point guard?—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reassess the lawn when spring growth emerges to determine if overseeding or sod is needed.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To commemorate the milestone, Alvarez shared the video online, hoping to show her followers that the kind of relationship many dream of really exists.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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As its name illustrates, Salt Lake City exists because of the Great Salt Lake.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The enclave lies in ruins, and a vast majority of the population lives without adequate access to shelter and medical care.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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If people feel a little like audience members observing their friends’ lives when looking at social media, that’s probably in part because people think of their friends as audiences when posting.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bora Bora, French Polynesia Bora Bora may be synonymous with overwater bungalows and honeymoon splurges, but March is when the island breathes.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mixed with heartfelt moments and heartbreak, Crouch’s performance breathes life into a saga set in small-town America.—
AudioFile Magazine
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Comes on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20on. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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