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
Then the air conditioning expert comes along and changes it a bit.
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Ed Meza, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
The message to the departing players is to appreciate the experience of playing for your home country, and all that comes along with an international best-on-best tournament.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
But every so often, something comes along that feels more personal.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Bring them to wear with an autumnal dress when the air is a little cooler than expected, or layer them under wide-leg trousers for a little extra warmth when (in my case) a surprise snowstorm comes along.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Leave with your interviewer being a fan of yours and thinking of you when the right position comes along.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
If an opportunity to develop the little park outside Rita’s comes along, there will need to be conversation with the Historic Preservation Commission along with various city departments before the Fountain can be torn down or relocated.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Some men stop and wait to see what comes along; others keep going, always on the lookout.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Whenever the right thing comes along.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Ed Meza, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
The message to the departing players is to appreciate the experience of playing for your home country, and all that comes along with an international best-on-best tournament.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
But every so often, something comes along that feels more personal.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Bring them to wear with an autumnal dress when the air is a little cooler than expected, or layer them under wide-leg trousers for a little extra warmth when (in my case) a surprise snowstorm comes along.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Leave with your interviewer being a fan of yours and thinking of you when the right position comes along.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
If an opportunity to develop the little park outside Rita’s comes along, there will need to be conversation with the Historic Preservation Commission along with various city departments before the Fountain can be torn down or relocated.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Some men stop and wait to see what comes along; others keep going, always on the lookout.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Whenever the right thing comes along.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes along
Verb
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Ranunculus and eucalyptus are available now, while sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, roses and mini marigolds will available as the season progresses.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Company researchers concluded that Huntington’s disease progresses too slowly to notice a difference after one year.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And a cougar attacks in a very different way than a bear does.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Of course, gold mining stocks also carry risks that physical gold does not, including operational costs, management decisions and broader stock market volatility.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That means visitors get access to world-class skiing—and the lively après scene that goes along with it—with little traffic on the roads or in the lift lines.—
Roger Sands,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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James Whitaker’s cinematography leans into a blue-hued, grubby aesthetic that gives the film a gritty charm, while touches like the chant that goes along with the film’s title card perfectly add to its aesthetic charms.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The committee, which meets every three months, agreed to discuss at its next meeting whether to make Carlsbad or Oceanside the lead agency in obtaining the permits needed from government agencies as the project proceeds.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The preliminary injunction will remain in effect as the lawsuit proceeds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Towels, bedding and linens are provided with a room, which also comes with touchscreen entertainment and information monitors.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Confidence goes hand-in-hand with commitment right now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is still some uncertainty on timing of the next storm system as a parade of storms marches across the country.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But everyone gets along, which is good.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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There’s the fact that no one gets along with Andrew after his recent scandals.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20along. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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