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to move forward along a course
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Recent Examples of came along
And then Elvis came along four years later, and there wasn't a woman in the top 25.
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Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
We were already established when that came along.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
The families would go to fundraisers and other events together, and all of their children came along, because nobody had babysitters.
—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
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
And then everything changed when the little one came along.
—A Dialogue, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
We were already established when that came along.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
The families would go to fundraisers and other events together, and all of their children came along, because nobody had babysitters.
—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
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
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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Given the hype around the historic weekend and the ongoing battle, Singapore looked poised to succeed as the race weekend progressed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The next two months will tell us whether Kiffin’s program has progressed to the point of taking success in stride.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 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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However, Joe proceeded to get blackout drunk at the pool party with the other couples, went back to nap in their room, and told Madison not to come with him.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the absence of the righty-hitting Ramón Laureano, lefties Ryan O’Hearn, Gavin Sheets and Jake Cronenworth proceeded to go down in order.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On Saturday, tens of thousands of people marched in Barcelona, Spain, with demonstrations expected in Italy and Portugal.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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As crowds of protesters marched from Place d’Italie toward the Eiffel Tower, the tower’s management announced in a statement that the landmark was closed to visitors due to the strike, according to The Associated Press.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 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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In their second drive against the Broncos, the Eagles went no-huddle on a season-high seven straight plays.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Olson went four innings, scattering five hits and allowed just one run.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Manes and Bukele got along well.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Everybody knew everybody and got along.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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