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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The by-election comes after Simons stepped down as MP to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham an opportunity to contest the seat.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
This comes from analysts at the New York-based bank, led by Wenyu Yao, a senior metals strategist, in a note on Monday.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Much of the trust fund’s money comes from federal fuel taxes, which electric vehicle owners don’t pay.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“That is such a bunch of bull, that that’s where my money comes from,” he said in the interview.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“It sounds like you’ve got some Disney-fied expectations of Sandy June’s —and dating in general. Dreaming is important, but real life, the way it comes at you sideways, is always going to be a surprise.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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