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
Ranalli points out that indoctrination is when someone preemptively dismisses any counterevidence that may come along.
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Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Then Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, and Genesis came along.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
At the same time that AI agents might come along and just abstract this whole thing into some bot boiler room.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
With that in mind, the Sharks must like the way Misa, 18, this has come along, especially with every game being so meaningful.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Then Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, and Genesis came along.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
At the same time that AI agents might come along and just abstract this whole thing into some bot boiler room.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
With that in mind, the Sharks must like the way Misa, 18, this has come along, especially with every game being so meaningful.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
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The project has also progressed at an unusually rapid pace for American nuclear development.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Legislature has moved slowly on many bills, with some debated at length and progressing through one chamber only to be stalled in the other.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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So, this administration is doing it all backwards.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Experiencing that life cycle of knowing where my food comes from and watching my uncles do the butchering and then eating it the same day through slow roasting was really impactful for me as a kid.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The assessment led analysts at the CIA, the State Department and the Pentagon all to advise the White House against proceeding with the operation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The committee, which meets every three months, agreed to discuss at its next meeting whether to make Carlsbad or Oceanside the lead agency in obtaining the permits needed from government agencies as the project proceeds.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The deal comes a week after the Swiss company made a firm bid for specialty insurer Beazley Plc and started a $5 billion capital raise to help finance the transaction.—
Sonia Sirletti,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The budget came weeks after Gondongwana said South Africa’s debt is projected to peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, creating room for more infrastructure investment and tax relief.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Combining country-rock with funk, hard disco, and Golden Age of Porn soundtracks, Mutiny After Midnight marches onto the streets and into the sheets.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, residents and organizers of the Detroit Tenants Union rallied together at Leland House, then marched to city hall, demanding support and accountability from city leaders.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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But of course, a Democratic lawmaker could still go rogue and force a Gonzales expulsion vote on their own.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Collin Sexton came of the bench to score 28 points for the Bulls (26-38), who have lost 16 of 19 after going 23-22 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Melegrito described Tietjens as confident, respectful and easy to get along with.—
Gordon Lubold,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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Both plants get along in a sunny garden with soil that drains well.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 34-year-old, seven-time All-Star scored a team-high 29 points to go along with seven rebounds and eight assists to lead the Clippers.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the year went along, those opportunities lessened, and Moore became a decoy running clearout routes quite a bit.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Come along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20along. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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