comes (to) 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of come (to)
1
as in numbers
to have a total of your bill comes to $53.74

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Relevance
2
as in corresponds (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect it all comes to nothing in the end

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3
as in occurs (to)
to enter the mind of the actual name of the item didn't come to me until I was walking out of the store

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comes to

2 of 2

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of come to
as in comes around
to gain consciousness again after being in a coma for months, the patient quite unexpectedly came to

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Recent Examples of comes (to)
Verb
As Europe comes to grips with its fifth heat wave of the year, the research arm of Swiss Re AG is warning of far-reaching consequences. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 That three-week period comes to an end for those who were eliminated at the round of 32 (played between June 29 and July 3) this week. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The first use case that comes to mind for me is knowledge distribution at the shift level. — Harmjan Derksen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Discover Rockland’s Maritime Heritage Rockland’s maritime history comes to life through several waterfront attractions. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Two years later, in 2033, the Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to the United States, and Kansas City has submitted a bid for that event, too. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Combat perfectionism by quickly jotting down whatever comes to mind. — Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 14 July 2026 The knockout round of 32 has been thrilling so far, and the high drama comes to Atlanta today. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Every technician must complete 160 hours of training to work for Orkin, so each provider that comes to your door is a certified pest expert. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes (to)
  1. numbers
  2. means
  3. strikes
  4. comes around
  5. aggregates
  6. comes round
  7. comprises
  8. recovers
Verb
  • Watchlist volume jumps an average of 40 times for Unreleased Gems titles specifically, according to figures Letterboxd has publicly cited, numbers a filmmaker can point to that a skeptical buyer can’t wave away.
    — Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The in‑house repair team now numbers 30, supported by a Paris concierge-style service that can handle lighter fixes with a turnaround in days, a service Mothay plans to roll out to other markets, with Tokyo a likely next step.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of numbers
Verb
  • His call-up to the 40-man roster, however, means the Mariners cannot contact him during a potential December 1st lockout, which could hinder his development.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The below-average pass rush means the vulnerable secondary could be overly exposed.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of means
Verb
  • So, in order to make an extreme contact point work, the batter has to be able to discern balls and strikes really well.
    — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The virus also causes a rare but fatal neurological condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which typically strikes years after a child seemingly recovers from the infection.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of strikes
Verb
  • Instead of throwing loose shoes, umbrellas, and dog leashes in the nearest closet or bedroom when company comes around, consider rethinking your entryway design altogether.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The busiest period comes around Christmas, with teams currently due to play on December 26, December 30, January 2 and January 6 (before matches are moved for television), a run of four games in 12 days.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of comes around
Verb
  • In total, the government now owes the equivalent of $113,000 per person, according to USAFacts, a nonprofit civic initiative cofounded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer which aggregates and analyzes government data.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • That database aggregates public records, including names, addresses, telephone numbers and other data, such as criminal history.
    — Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of aggregates
Verb
  • But when opening night comes round, Duse realizes that her daughter will be in the audience.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Definition of comes round
Verb
  • Clinique’s new Daily Calm Collection comprises skincare and makeup designed expressly for those with sensitive or post-procedure skin.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Both the green entryway and the reddish oak that comprises the door frames and kitchen nod to the apartment’s original color palette.
    — Belén Afonso, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprises
Verb
  • The virus also causes a rare but fatal neurological condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which typically strikes years after a child seemingly recovers from the infection.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Anudike-Uzomah has been getting plenty of looks with the starters in the preseason as Ashton Gillotte recovers from an injury, and the sack helps his cause.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of recovers

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“Comes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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