comes by

present tense third-person singular of come by

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes by
Verb
  • Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case the Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
    Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The late rapper earns the second-loftiest debut on the TikTok-only chart this week.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In reality, the best results often come from tackling one issue at a time, which makes the process smoother and easier for your team to accept.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Automakers have the option to use only the current model year instead, but averaging the current year with lower numbers makes the 35% easier to reach.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The film lands on Max not long before James Gunn’s new Superman film is set to hit theaters in July of 2025.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The marine mammal obtains the majority of its hydration from its prey, therefore those animals would likely also have these contaminants in their system.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Typically, the government obtains products and services through a competitive bidding process, selecting from a variety of proposals from different vendors.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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