comes
Americannoun
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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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The title comes from the Japanese tradition of trusting the chef to serve whatever they choose.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
There is a very specific kind of disappointment that comes with cooking chicken.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
The indirect effect comes as those costs spread through transportation, manufacturing and goods prices.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The signing comes amid a particularly turbulent period for global trade which has seen countries seek to diversify their partnerships.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
I intend it to be a question, but it comes out like I’m begging, and I hate myself.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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