comes
Americannoun
plural
comites-
Astronomy. companion.
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Anatomy. a blood vessel accompanying another vessel or a nerve.
Etymology
Origin of comes
1675–85; < Latin: traveling companion, probably < *com-it-s, equivalent to com- com- + -it- noun derivative of īre to go + -s nominative singular ending
Example Sentences
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What is striking is how quickly this has moved from a side story to arguably a central one, and much of it comes down to supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The latest arrest comes after officers were called to the synagogue on Fallow Court Avenue, Finchley, during the early hours of 15 April.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The tit-for-tat with eBay comes after GameStop launched a $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay earlier this week.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Saar’s magnetism either comes from being one of the most important living artists of the last century, the fact that her 100th birthday is approaching or being a Leo.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Mom comes back in to give us an update.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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