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
And then there are going to be new people who come along.
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Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
When general relativity came along in 1915, the quantum revolution had already begun.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
But Hari and Ryerson—both of whom were health activists long before MAHA came along—may not be representative of rank-and-file voters.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Did Jordan defeat the Pistons and the Celtics before Scottie Pippen came along?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
When general relativity came along in 1915, the quantum revolution had already begun.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
But Hari and Ryerson—both of whom were health activists long before MAHA came along—may not be representative of rank-and-file voters.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Did Jordan defeat the Pistons and the Celtics before Scottie Pippen came along?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for come along
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
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An annual Impact Report that covers the full picture—from traceability and supply chain transparency to progress on materials, carbon and chemical management—is one way the brand provides a clear and verifiable view into its business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Freshmen Brock Boyd and Jerquaden Guilford also have a chance to earn playing time as the season progresses.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tampa landed an instant impact guy in this range last year in WR Emeka Egbuka and probably just did it again with Bain.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The administration’s own projections show a $23 billion gap between income and outgo for 2026-27 and similar gaps for the following two years if nothing is done.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As much as any juncture this season, two days in Mexico City reinforced why the Padres can proceed with at least cautious optimism.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Glycerol, an abundant and low-cost byproduct of biodiesel production, enables the reaction to proceed at lower energy input compared to conventional water electrolysis, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Nuclear talks would come later, only after a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is lifted.—
Jon Herskovitz,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Being selected to play on Marist’s varsity as a freshman came with a caveat for Max DeHoyos.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of high school and university students marched through the Czech capital on Wednesday to protest against a government plan to overhaul and reduce funding for public radio and television.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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When the Greek Independence Day Parade marches up Fifth Ave.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the 2026 draft saw a running back go third, a middle linebacker go seventh, and nine offensive linemen gone by the end of the first round.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lot that goes (on) behind the scene as a manager.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plants to Avoid Planting With Marigolds While marigolds get along with almost every plant in the garden and are seen as a top companion plant for flowers, herbs, and vegetables alike, there are a few plants to avoid planting near marigolds.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Apple goes along to get along Tim Cook generally seems keen to avoid expressing anything that might be perceived as a personal opinion in public.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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There was a bit of screaming by girls, but the boyfriends who went along wanted to listen to the band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Played two years at Maryland and then two at Michigan and finished with a career-best 10 tackles for loss to go along with four sacks in 2025.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Come along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20along. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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