Synonyms of come along

come along

verb

as in to progress

to move forward along a course

our backyard makeover is coming along nicely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progress
• do
• proceed
• come
• march
• go
• get along
• go along
• get on
• go off
• forge
• gain ground
• advance
• fare
• pace
• speed
• travel
• accelerate
• push
• approach
• take out
• drive
• near
• repair
• pass
• journey
• run
• propel
• actuate
• fast-forward
• impel
• wend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remain
• stay
• stand
• stop
• check
• hold back
• slow (down or up)
• impede
• hinder
• stem
• block
• arrest
• halt
• detain
• retard
• delay
• obstruct
• suppress
• interrupt
• repress
• stall
• hamper
• balk
• inhibit
• cease
• wait
• pause
• nip
• stunt
• let up
• cramp
• regress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of come along

Daylen Lile, Jacob Young and Andrew Alvarez are coming along as strong secondary pieces. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

With a powerful El Niño already predicted to batter Southern California over the winter, forecasters are also cautioning residents to be wary of another phenomenon that may come along with it. — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

While maybe not what anyone would call a feminist show, Charlie’s Angels did come along right when women were first being liberated on network TV. — Michael Callahan, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Allure’s familiar bright red seal would come along later, though; during year one, editor in chief Linda Wells was just hoping this whole awards idea didn’t leave her without a job. — Sophia Panych, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026