COME ALONG Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

come along

verb

Definition of come along

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 Our first project with Mary was her book The All Night Movie, which is kind of an autobiography as an artist book, and our first show with her came along in 1997, with so many to follow. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 But Team Chevy came along and bested the Blue Oval’s Nurburgring record, not once but twice, two months later. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 The chance to observe a total solar eclipse doesn't come along very often and is truly surreal and magical. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 And then Sophie Cunningham came along, and was the first interesting player this league has ever seen. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come along

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Verb

Gestational hypertension can progress to preeclampsia, which, in severe cases, can lead to eclampsia, which involves seizures and can be life-threatening.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The status updates will show up in real time as the testing progresses, and the final reports, certificates, and structured test results will appear automatically.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of progress

Verb

But not before the former cheerleader caught a pass from Tebow and immediately did a split, drawing cheers from her favorite quarterback.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of do

Verb

It is considered a bellwether case, meaning its outcome is meant to help guide how all the other cases in federal court in Chicago might proceed, and/or how to settle those cases.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
However, just before the 2026 men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Eldridge was informed that FIFA did not intend to proceed with the concept.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of proceed

Verb

Some come for the high-octane DJs at Shellona or the all-day revelry of Nikki Beach; others swear by the legendary glamour of Le Club 55 or the festive energy of Casa Amor.

— Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Over the coming months, avionics, scientific instruments and thermal insulation will gradually transform the frame into the flying science laboratory destined for the outer solar system.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of come

Verb

Denver marched 65 yards in six plays on its opening drive for a touchdown.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Each academic school hosts their own ceremony, with students attending various departments — plus deans and senior leadership — all clad in their cardinal and gold regalia, marching behind their banners across the campus.

— Staff report, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of march

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Unconventional living situations going viral With rentals more expensive than ever, social media posts on how to save money in New York often rack up thousands of likes.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Some go years before receiving an accurate diagnosis or proper medical care.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of go

Verb

Amtrak’s Empire Builder is one of the great American train journeys, a 2,210-mile rail voyage through seven states that goes along the northern edge of the American West.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
With the first real week of preseason football in the books, the regular season feels well within reach, and with that, the accoutrements that go along with it as well.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of go along

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