waltzes (up)

verb

Definition of waltzes (up)next
present tense third-person singular of waltz (up)
as in turns up

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  1. comes
  2. hits
  3. lands
  4. reaches
Verb
  • What comes next for the Democratic Party.
    Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The shooting comes less than two days before Christmas, one of the busiest shopping times of the year.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of comes
Verb
  • Their elaborate plan soon hits all kinds of darkly hilarious snags that lead to more serious repercussions.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After the wipe hits, there will be a Twitch Drops campaign that should give out some solid loot to get your wipe off to a good start.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of hits
Verb
  • In this deal, Houston lands Arenado to replace Bregman which would save them quite a bit of money.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • When Satan lands on Earth at the end of Book III, the phenomenon of light, which God created just days before, is new to him.
    Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of lands
Verb
  • Place under the broiler and broil, turning every 30 seconds until the meat is well browned on all sides and the tenderloin’s center reaches 125 degrees for rare or 130 degrees for medium rare.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The ship arrives overrun with rats and its crew all dead of plague; then the disease reaches the townsfolk, throwing Wisburg into chaos and despair.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reaches
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