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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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There have also been ongoing concerns about competition, specifically when it comes to people’s viewership time.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

At both ends of the working day, traffic often comes to a standstill.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

When it comes to your death, you might not be as prepared as you think you are — even if you do have your estate-planning documents in order.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“I wouldn’t even know where to start when it comes to writing a script,” admits Van Pelt, who says she found the film’s team, led by director and co-scripter Olivia Newman, “so open and collaborative.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In 1850, when Phineas comes to Boston, Dr. Harlow feels he must keep the details of his patient's personality problems confidential, but he does tell some of the truth to Dr. Nelson Sizer.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman