as in to progress
to move forward along a course
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Recent Examples of come along
Still, there’s always the risk that something unexpected comes along to derail the market rebound.
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Though self-tapes have expanded the pools from which talent are sourced, ultimately roles are more likely to go to those who are closest to the action and willing to drop everything should an opportunity come along.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
Or the New York Knicks’ magical run that had the Garden popping until, well, the Pacers came along and burst their bubble in the East finals?
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The women who courageously broke down barriers and shattered glass ceilings so that women like me could come along years later and reap the benefits.
—Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Though self-tapes have expanded the pools from which talent are sourced, ultimately roles are more likely to go to those who are closest to the action and willing to drop everything should an opportunity come along.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
Or the New York Knicks’ magical run that had the Garden popping until, well, the Pacers came along and burst their bubble in the East finals?
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The women who courageously broke down barriers and shattered glass ceilings so that women like me could come along years later and reap the benefits.
—Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
Verb
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Officials, though, have insisted for months that talks are progressing with trading partners such as India, Japan and Vietnam but have not made any announcements.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
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Most patients survive between two to five years after diagnosis, losing control of their muscles as the neurodegenerative condition progresses.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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In complex or regulated environments, speed matters, but so does cross-functional orchestration that accounts for the nuances of the situation.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The former professional baseball player created a big alliance of six people early on in the game and proceeded to add two more names without letting anyone else in the alliance know.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Viewers, just like last season, also play a very important role in how things proceed, deciding over spontaneous voting sessions which Islanders will recouple, who will remain in the villa and who goes home heartbroken.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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The news sent momentary jitters through equity markets, but stocks had shrugged off all uncertainty by midweek to march higher still.—
Irina Ivanova,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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After marching across campus, NUPU-UE members handed the petition to Jake Julia, vice provost for administration and chief of staff in the Office of the Provost, who met the group outside of the Rebecca Crown Center.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Soto, who left the Yankees in the offseason for a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, went 0-for-4 on Sunday but finished the series 4-for-11 with a home run and three RBI.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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Speaking of which, out goes the Gen5 tech stack, with BMW's Gen6 battery likely coming in on the sedan, providing higher efficiency and power density.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Despite their efforts to introduce Saint to their other Belgian Malinois outside the home, the two dogs didn’t initially get along.—
Sean Emery,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Also, unlike her mother, Ariana is getting along great with the Burruss on her cast.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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Here, Diego has always gone along with Dora’s thrill-seeking antics.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Big Bear is famous for its diverse terrain and powder, and the atmosphere here is decidedly ski town-y, with all the bro-ness and craft breweries that go along with it.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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In the win over Haiti, the U.S. got on the board early with a 10th-minute goal from PSV winger Malik Tillman, and sealed the result with a 75th-minute strike by Charlotte FC forward Patrick Agyemang, securing all three points and a spot in the knockout stage.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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There remains no timeline for anything — not throwing with full intensity, not getting on a mound in the bullpen, not a return to play.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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