comes along

verb

present tense third-person singular of come along
as in progresses
to move forward along a course our backyard makeover is coming along nicely

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Recent Examples of comes along Each KPop Demon Hunters Furblet comes along with a keychain clip. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Every stage has been my favorite stage until the next one comes along. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Johnson could expand his value if the 3-point jumper comes along. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 June 2026 What's different about her is both the production on the court and the style that comes along with it. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Chevalier is seeking that salary and the power that comes along with it. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 But the World Cup comes along every four years. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 8 May 2026 Start somewhere, show up fully, and when something bigger comes along, put your name forward. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes along
  1. progresses
  2. does
  3. goes along
  4. proceeds
  5. comes
  6. goes
  7. marches
  8. gets along
Verb
  • Knight indicated that the village will also be looking for grant funding as the project progresses, including funding from the MWRD.
    — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • As the day progresses, Mercury retrograde will meet with Mars in a semi-square, increasing nervous tension and impatience in communication.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • Over 35 years, my job has been to think one or two steps ahead of the market, or at least understand the risk before the crowd does.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • For Unalus, the uncertainty facing families weighs heavily, but so does hope.
    — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of does
Verb
  • There’s almost always an awkward phase—not to mention the regret and questioning of identity that goes along with it.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • But there's a lot that goes along with it besides acting classes and interviews.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of goes along
Verb
  • Tickets are $20 plus fees; proceeds support the Royal Theatre's building fund.
    — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 8 July 2026
  • In bail review hearings over the past year, Parisi has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of proceeds
Verb
  • From the Azteca Stadium to playing Port Vale, returning to Shamrock Rovers, or a fresh start in Paraguay, The Athletic looks at what comes next for some of the tournament’s standout names.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • McDevitt’s selection spot in the draft comes with an approximate pick value of $670,900; Durnin’s spot in the draft has a pick value of $638,800.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • The new film has a 71% on RT which puts it in the middle of the pack as far as this film franchise goes.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • This means that a growing proportion of workers’ salaries goes towards supporting retirees to keep the current pension system going.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Definition of goes
Verb
  • The battles continue as House of the Dragon marches through its third season.
    — Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
  • The tower’s top is wrapped in blocky text — an excerpt from a 2015 speech that Obama gave to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches that Obama has described as one of his most meaningful.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Definition of marches
Verb
  • After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • Who gets along with whom in the British royal family seems to be a daily matter of conversation.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 June 2026
Definition of gets along

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“Comes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20along. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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