- present tense form of come (3rd person singular).
comes
Americannoun
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Astronomy. companion.
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Anatomy. a blood vessel accompanying another vessel or a nerve.
Other Word Forms
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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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The pitched battle for business users comes as AI companies seek lasting streams of revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
"That is the most difficult thing when it comes to the Plan 2 loan - that it feels like you're not chipping away," she said.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
The deal comes as traditional TV providers increasingly battle tech companies Netflix, Amazon and Google’s YouTube for consumers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026
"His reaction, for someone who's normally pretty canny when it comes to the media, is extraordinarily counterproductive," said Bale.
From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026
Another weekend comes and goes without me going to the marina and Mom wants to know why.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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