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 second season came along 2022 and the show truly went global in its popularity.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Until Mobile came along in 1995.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
That was before the screening room came along.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
László Bíró Then, in the 1930s, László Bíró came along.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
While recently chatting with PEOPLE about her new Christmas movie, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, the actress shared that her son came along with her during filming and ended up having a small cameo in the film.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
And Rich came along and filled the void.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Our daughter, Miriam, came along on most turkey hunts, earmuffs on her head and camouflage draped over her backpack carrier.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
But then the Boxster came along to help rescue the day.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Until Mobile came along in 1995.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
That was before the screening room came along.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
László Bíró Then, in the 1930s, László Bíró came along.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
While recently chatting with PEOPLE about her new Christmas movie, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, the actress shared that her son came along with her during filming and ended up having a small cameo in the film.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
And Rich came along and filled the void.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Our daughter, Miriam, came along on most turkey hunts, earmuffs on her head and camouflage draped over her backpack carrier.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
But then the Boxster came along to help rescue the day.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came along
Verb
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But as the race progressed, Mamdani’s natural charm, catchy social media videos and populist economic platform energized voters in the notoriously expensive city.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, center Motiejus Krivas had some juice entering last season but dealt with a foot injury in the preseason that got worse as the season progressed and ultimately resulted in him being shut down in December.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 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
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Just nine hours before the polls closed on Election Day in New York City, Zohran Mamdani walked into a crowded room full of dozens of NYC content creators and proceeded to answer a non-stop barrage of questions on everything from housing policy to childcare and LGBTQ rights.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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His apology seemed to have been accepted by the cast, who forgave Mel and proceeded with the competition.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Masters of provocation, the Nazi paramilitaries often marched through left-wing neighborhoods, hoping for violent altercations.—
Time,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The news came as about 300 people marched in a circle in front of the entrance to Coast Guard Island, an artificial island between Oakland and Alameda that houses several major United States Coast Guard commands.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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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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The stands filled out more as the night went along, but empty areas were noticeable in the corners.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Horton seemed to really learn how to harness his full arsenal as the season went along.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Against the Canucks, the Wild’s league-worst penalty kill (which had given goals on five of the previous six opposing power plays) went 3 for 3 in large part because of big blocks by Brodin, Matt Boldy and Rossi and Gustavsson making five saves.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Last year’s contest between the Dodgers and Yankees, however, had more heft in the nation’s largest TV market even though that series only went five games.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One couple instantly agreed as their dog and Bugatti had met before and got along with each other.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to Pershing seventh-graders Bennett Kennedy and Ryan Sitz, Andrew was known as a nice kid who got along with a lot of people.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Came along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20along. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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