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
Every once in a while—not never, decidedly not never—an Nvidia comes along.
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Jim Cramer, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Plans call for an expansive 2,000-square-foot patio for 100 more diners to come along in spring 2026, featuring an open-air bar, green space and fireside seating.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 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
The panelists discussed the risk that comes along with having many different policies both across the United States and around the world.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jim Cramer, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Plans call for an expansive 2,000-square-foot patio for 100 more diners to come along in spring 2026, featuring an open-air bar, green space and fireside seating.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 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
The panelists discussed the risk that comes along with having many different policies both across the United States and around the world.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
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October does not typically begin with flannel-and-jeans weather, but Louisville is supposed to be gradually trending in that direction as the month progresses.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The timing fits in with recent high-profile demonstrations of new ballistic and hypersonic systems and acknowledged long-range tests, reinforcing that China is progressing in several areas.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many of those that still produce a large share of their products in cities and towns such as Geneva, Vevey, and Zurich—like Nestlé’s Nespresso coffee arm, DSM-Firmenich, and heavy industrial equipment makers like ABB and Hitachi Energy—are unusual in being able to do so competitively.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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But, to do you any good, squeezing the veins must propel the blood in the right direction, toward the heart.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Blake Treinen entered in the ninth and proceeded to allow three consecutive hits before yielding to Alex Vesia, allowing the Phillies back into the game again and once again raising massive questions about what solutions the Dodgers have to finish off games like this in October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 37-year-old right-hander proceeded to nearly tie the game, allowing three consecutive hits, with a Nick Castellanos double bringing in two runs.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Though that number won’t grab headlines, the rushing attack passed the eye test against a Minnesota defense that came into the game second in the Big Ten in yards allowed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Set to come two weeks after the autumnal equinox, the harvest moon will provide several nights of bright moonlight in early October, the Old Farmer's Almanac added.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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On a Wednesday last fall, 20 federal agents marched with guns drawn into the building Nick Allen has called home for nearly 15 years, Allen told The Star last week.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then, with the best team of his Mississippi tenure, the Rebels marched to the playoff’s doorstep, only to stumble and fall in The Swamp just before crossing the threshold.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2025
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Milwaukee rewarded him with a two-year, $11 million contract in July, and, with Damian Lillard gone, Porter is now the point guard, which was confirmed by Doc Rivers a few weeks ago.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They Chiefs needed just five plays to go 97 yards for the TD.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Manes and Bukele got along well.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Before attending the show, Streep and Wintour, 75, met each other and the pair appeared to get along splendidly, as seen in a video posted on Instagram by Vogue.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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This is a player who has separated himself from some of the other aspirant-tier players at Canucks training camp as the preseason has gone along.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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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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