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come

Definition for come

verb as in happen

Strongest matches

break, develop, fall, occur, take place

Strong matches

befall, betide, chance, hap, transpire

Weak matches

come to pass, turn out

verb as in extend, reach

Strongest matches

become, develop, get, go, grow, join, run, turn

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Example Sentences

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Norris' biggest challenge in the race, as in qualifying, looks likely to come from the Ferraris.

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In addition, new procedures for prisons will come into effect on Monday, mandating additional checks the evening before a release is due to take place.

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"People come here with big cars... but we turn them away," said Koja.

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"The only way would be for them to come in here to see it," she realized.

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But the figure came in slightly below expectations, cheering the financial markets, which closed at fresh records on the news.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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