as in progressed
to move forward along a course
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Recent Examples of came along
The families would go to fundraisers and other events together, and all of their children came along, because nobody had babysitters.
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Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
However, in the early 1980s, a new theory called cosmic inflation came along, suggesting that before the hot Big Bang, the Universe behaved very differently, pushing any hypothetical singularity unobservably far back.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 24 Sep. 2025
When his sons came along, the champion bodybuilder introduced them to weightlifting with light PVC pipes to instill proper form.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Of course, the humor was in the catch that came along with the donation.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Microwave ovens, which came along much later, enjoyed more widespread ownership and usage, both above 90%, in spite of urban legends about how microwaves will explode your pets and lower sperm counts.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
And then this situation came along, where Reese Witherspoon and I were able to produce that show and create that show.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Despite the whirlwind that came along with both rushes, Morgan wouldn't change her actions or decisions.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And then everything changed when the little one came along.
—A Dialogue, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
However, in the early 1980s, a new theory called cosmic inflation came along, suggesting that before the hot Big Bang, the Universe behaved very differently, pushing any hypothetical singularity unobservably far back.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 24 Sep. 2025
When his sons came along, the champion bodybuilder introduced them to weightlifting with light PVC pipes to instill proper form.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Of course, the humor was in the catch that came along with the donation.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Microwave ovens, which came along much later, enjoyed more widespread ownership and usage, both above 90%, in spite of urban legends about how microwaves will explode your pets and lower sperm counts.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
And then this situation came along, where Reese Witherspoon and I were able to produce that show and create that show.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Despite the whirlwind that came along with both rushes, Morgan wouldn't change her actions or decisions.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And then everything changed when the little one came along.
—A Dialogue, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came along
Verb
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Which brings me to the question of why this all progressed from a snowball fight to an authoritarian avalanche at such lightning speed?—
Merrill Markoe,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Jinnies progressed to competitive cheerleading on the collegiate level at Orange Coast College, where his squad was undefeated.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Tullies proceeded to raise three daughters, all of whom now reside in New York City – Samantha is a stage actress, Jackie is a film editor, and Anna is studying at Columbia University to earn her masters in social work.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Courtney Williams exploded for 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in the second half as Minnesota proceeded to run the Mercury off the floor in an 82-69 victory in the first game of the Western Conference semifinals at Target Center.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After receiving the opening kickoff, the Hawks marched up the field in just over two minutes, as senior running back Kyle Celestin bowled over a tackler on his way to the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown rush.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Central marched from its own 26 to the Keller 13, but Reagan’s heroics sealed the win.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Her husband went along with the ploy and could be seen reaching an arm out to save her, all while dressed in his Armani wedding tux.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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The refinement of his technique and the discipline of his eyes got better as the game went along.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The heated confrontation as caught on video, which went viral on social media.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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While hundreds of people who were arrested went free without charge during that turbulent year, prosecutors are now pointing to those past protests in a warning to people who hope to send a message about ICE.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everybody knew everybody and got along.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis got along splendidly on the set of Black Swan — despite director Darren Aronofsky's best efforts.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Came along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20along. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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