comes to

VERB

meet expectations

Synonyms

WEAK

admit of comparison with approach arrive bear comparison with come near compare with equal extend get near match measure up to rank with reach resemble rival stand comparison with

Example Sentences

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"In general, Smithfield has been good to us, but there's definitely a sense of being slightly ignored, certainly when it comes to other markets in Belfast or other places," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

When it comes to status-symbol drinks in Los Angeles, nothing quite measures up to Erewhon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026

As an example, Mr. Saad says, “there shouldn’t be diversity in the West when it comes to what we do with gays. Gays should be allowed to flourish and live peacefully like anyone else.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

But when it comes to cancer, the picture is far less clear.

From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026

I’ve noticed that the same group of motorcycle riders comes to have coffee in the parking lot a few times a week, and they’ve started waving and saying good morning to me.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy