COME-ALONG Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

come along

verb

Definition of come along

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 By the time Dulles came along, about 30 years later, the jet age had fully arrived. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 Then Uber came along and punctured the entire system within a few years. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Just assume something will come along at some point to harsh your vibe. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 This process typically comes along with a fee, but be sure to tip your attendant, too. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for come along

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The detail everyone avoids could be the one that unlocks progress.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
If ash borer problems progress and treating trees is no longer an option, the best solution is to have affected trees removed.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of progress

Verb

This dispute echoes previous conflicts, such as the 2023 API controversy, where Reddit ultimately proceeded with its plans despite widespread moderator protests.

— Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Then, on Wednesday, the Dodgers got a leadoff home run from Shohei Ohtani and proceeded to allow seven straight runs to the Chicago offense.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of proceed

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The report about the jet swap comes weeks after concerns about the safety of the new Qatar-gifted jet first emerged as the Ankara trip served as its international debut as the new Air Force One.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Bay Area-founded Starbird and its signature chicken — tenders, wings, nuggets, sandwiches, salads, wraps and more — will be available in the coming months at that corner of Mowry Avenue and Fremont Boulevard, the company has confirmed.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of come

Verb

The Sparks outscored the Valkyries 31-20 in the fourth quarter as Golden State’s shooting went cold, but a couple of late clutch shots won the game after a 19-point lead was cut to one.

— Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
His attempt comes a year after a driver going 283 mph (455 kph) died trying to set a land speed record at Bonneville's annual Speed Week.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of go

Verb

And Alan Ruck is pitch perfect as Bueller’s best friend Cameron, a more typical Hughes character who’s wracked with anxiety and self-doubt, but still goes along for the ride.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
There is much fun and frivolity at the Witch and Culture Festival, but the event also acknowledges some distressing real-life history that goes along with being (or being suspected of being) a witch in Connecticut.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

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