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comes

American

[koh-meez] / ˈkoʊ miz /

noun

plural

comites

Astronomy. companion.
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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His statement comes after a controversy broke out over the possible consequences of a new law which re-introduced military service in Germany.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Economists’ next chance to forecast a marquee stat comes on Friday in March’s inflation figures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Although he is often compared to Usain Bolt, the research stresses that his speed comes from his own physical and mechanical traits rather than copying another athlete.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Not everyone is compelled to spend the extra money on a monogram for their jammies, but the impulse comes from the early days of life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

But as winter comes on, he rises and grows stronger.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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