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

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comes to

That distinction suggests loneliness and social isolation may require different approaches when it comes to protecting health.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

History shows there are no easy options when it comes to the Drumcree parade dispute.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

But when it comes to the difference in performance among all three leads, there’s really no competition.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

Mr. Musk has provided his detractors with legitimate lines of attack, but when it comes to our most notable figures, even-tempered rationality becomes vital.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

“We leave on the full moon. The hunt is on, governess. I hope neither of us comes to regret it.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood