come

1
as in to approach
to move closer to come here and sit by the fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

2
3
as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality your dreams can come true

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for come
Verb
  • This wasn’t the first time a mayoral candidate approached another to drop out of the race.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
  • When approached for comment in October, the Premier League said this was an example of the challenges that domestic leagues would face as a result of the alterations to the football calendar made by FIFA.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Sullivan’s Crossing is a yearly show in the grand tradition of old, meaning season 4 should arrive in April or May of 2026.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • However, after a brief break, another batch of smoke could arrive late Sunday night into Monday morning.
    Dan Peck, ABC News, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • This has become one of the best rivalries in boxing, with Taylor winning the first two matchups with some controversy.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • However, with ongoing advances in deep learning and sensor technology, these systems are becoming more reliable and easier to use.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • There was a fan-cast that happened that same day, and the first person to post something, their fan cast was me.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 15 July 2025
  • Nothing that happened in the meeting between Jaishankar and Wang Yi changes this larger reality.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • There are many ways to do this—on an external hard drive, in the cloud, Dropbox, iCloud, and Amazon Photos, which is free with Prime membership.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.
    New York Times, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Celebrity status became an advantage for these public figures when entering the courtroom and facing a jury of their peers, experts told Fox News Digital.
    Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
  • Videos from the scene posted to social media showed dozens of firefighters and other emergency service personnel at the scene, entering the building and removing residents from the immediate danger.
    Shane Croucher John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • As entrepreneurship becomes more global and technical barriers to entry continue to rise, the demand for operational support appears to be universal.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • But the name Sullivan appeared in 1900 as the 898th most popular name.
    Clea Haran, Parents, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
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“Come.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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