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
Lang says to look for designer goods, including jewelry and clothing that come along with authentication receipts.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
That’s when the idea struck: ask her grandma to be one of her bridesmaids and come along on the girls’ weekend.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 5 May 2025
There was potential for the Bills to select a middle linebacker who could push Spector for the backup job behind Bernard, though the right value never came along during their nine selections.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 2 May 2025
None of the major players, such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Hermès or Chanel are coming along for the ride.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
That’s when the idea struck: ask her grandma to be one of her bridesmaids and come along on the girls’ weekend.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 5 May 2025
There was potential for the Bills to select a middle linebacker who could push Spector for the backup job behind Bernard, though the right value never came along during their nine selections.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 2 May 2025
None of the major players, such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Hermès or Chanel are coming along for the ride.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
Verb
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As the film progresses and Joel descends into a darker world of exploitation and cruelty, Cruise gradually chips away at his innocence to reveal a sober, world-weary demeanor.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Use a granular slow-release at planting time, which should last for a month or more, then a water-soluble type in your watering can every week or so as the season progresses.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Verb
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If sinister twists or Roy-style bad dads do it for you, hang on past the hour mark.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 May 2025
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No world leader did more to help normalize and enable Trump early on than the late Abe.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The Novavax decision suggests the Trump administration may already have decided how to proceed in advance of that meeting.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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What else to know as the Hockey Canada trial moves on: The case will now proceed as a judge-only trial, with Carroccia responsible for hearing evidence and coming to a verdict.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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For the Knicks, Karl Anthony-Towns will get into foul trouble in at least two of these games as the Pacers march to the NBA Finals.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Defying opposition from within his ranks, House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted late Wednesday that Republicans would march ahead on their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package after a lengthy meeting at the White House with GOP holdouts who are refusing to back the bill.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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As far as makeup goes, Simpson went for a smokey eye look that was emphasized with a dark liner, feathery brows and a glossy nude lip.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Season 2 will see Charles (Danson) going undercover at a college.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Devoted to a cause, product or purpose in the pursuit of a livelihood, getting along with others is part of the deal.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The soccer legend and onetime Spice Girl just wish everyone could get along and are apparently over the situation.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
Verb
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And in many cases, those policies do not go along with government policies.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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People don’t understand the stress and anxiety that goes along with playing these roles on top of running my own business.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Her husband was probably the 5th to last person to get on the plane.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Once Devon and Bruce get on the ferry, who should embark behind them but Michaela?—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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“Come along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20along. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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