along the way

idiom

informal

: during a process or series of events : at some point in the past

He seems to have lost his interest in music somewhere along the way.

Examples of along the way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But along the way, some of that Bloomingdale’s DNA that made the store stand out, particularly the flagship, an internationally recognized, must-see destination with a global appeal, got lost. —David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025

Her scenes with Shannon as Garfield are lovely, but at another point in Death by Lightning, Gilpin's character explodes into a whole new gear, altering the course of history along the way. —David Bianculli, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025

There was a lot to like about Jovic’s performance on Saturday, with Heat veteran guard Norman Powell pushing and encouraging him along the way. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025

Don’t let its crusty, golden-brown surface fool you—what lies beneath is a potentially delicious dish whose success depends on the decisions made and ingredients used along the way. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for along the way

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