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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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People look at the long-term vision when it comes to what the city has to offer, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When it comes to any tie I always want the main team to win, and it will be a pretty similar feeling when I watch this tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"We've seen exceptional excitement, unlike everything else we've heard before when it comes to IPOs," said Eva Ardos, chief investment strategist at ERShares, which holds a stake in SpaceX through a special-purpose private fund.

From Barron's • 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

When it comes to food, there are only a few types that he will eat happily: plain rice, plain pasta, plain paratha, plain pizza, chicken nuggets, Cap’n Crunch, and cookies.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan