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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About 70% of the primary aluminum consumed in the U.S. comes from Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“You Seem Pretty Sad” comes two and a half years after the release of her sophomore album, “Guts.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
"What happens when a warrior comes against a freak of nature? Derek comes to fight, but I'm coming with detonation," Wilder said.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The drop also comes as Rivian launches its lower-cost R2 platform of cars.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
I mean it to come out as a command but it comes out as a plea.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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