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comes from

VERB

arise, emanate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise derive from emanate flow hail from originate

WEAK

emerge end up issue proceed result rise spring stem turn out

Example Sentences

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A clear illustration of this behavior comes from one of the most-cited studies in the behavioral economics field.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The island's distinctive white colour comes from bird droppings - also known as guano - which coat the surface and give it a distinctive smell.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Even so, the results suggest that where nitrate comes from may matter just as much, if not more, than how much is consumed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Even though Bass comes from a political tradition of not wanting to criminalize the unhoused, he said, she understood her voters include people wanting to move homeless people off the streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Madge comes from behind and loops her arm through mine, and relief rushes in.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari