COMES ON Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

comes on

verb

present tense third-person singular of come on

as in is

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There is an intellectual curiosity and a real competitiveness.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Also for those with kitchens, there is a Whole Foods and Safeway close by to pick-up groceries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of is

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That’s often when clarity emerges and the next right step becomes obvious.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Writer-director Reed Van Dyk’s feature debut navigates tricky emotional waters but emerges as a trenchant examination of what forgiveness and penitence can look like, allowing no room for anything resembling a pat happy ending.

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of emerges

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Scanning tunneling microscopy probes the material’s surface, so the researchers cannot yet prove that the same PDW exists throughout the interior.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Whether such an agreement exists depends on more than an employee’s expectation that the job will continue.

— William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of exists

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The CloudFluff Comforter wraps you in super-soft knitted cotton that breathes and stretches, with whole-piece feather silk filling for a lofty, cozy feel without the weight.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes, according to state health officials.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

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