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 Companies will keep running a mix of models, some open, some closed, and swap them out whenever something better or cheaper comes along. — Don Muir, Forbes.com, 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 But every now and then the right character comes along at the decisive moment. — New York Times, 28 July 2026 Over time, as a stronger audience is built, Love hopes integrity to this rule comes along with it. — Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Heidecke’s departure comes along with other leadership changes at OpenAI. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Part of the optional new Self-Sufficiency package, that panel goes about feeding the dual-40-Ah LFP battery system that comes along with it, replacing the standard 92-Ah AGM battery. — New Atlas, 10 July 2026 Every stage has been my favorite stage until the next one comes along. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 30 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
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
  • Eventually, the relationship progresses to more sophisticated items.
    — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Although vendors at the various farmers markets are often under tents or canopies, those can collect heat as the day progresses.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • This matching set from Amazon does exactly that, featuring a flattering high neckline and breezy cropped pants that are polished enough to wear straight from the airport to your destination.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Now, a law that does a lot of good for individual patients could wind up raising costs for everyone.
    — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of does
Verb
  • The expenditure of those munitions goes along with other losses of materiel, including fighter jets, airborne early warning and reconnaissance planes, helicopters and drones.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This goes along with testimony from Liz’s longtime friend, Amanda Romano-Harmon, who has been serving as a spokesperson for the family.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of goes along
Verb
  • Betancur is now required to wear an ankle monitor while his immigration case proceeds.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Judge Joan Ericksen denied Farley’s requests but said Zada's lawyers can renew them as the case proceeds in the nation's capital.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of proceeds
Verb
  • Today marks exactly one year until millions of people experience one of the most anticipated astronomical events of modern times — and the countdown comes just 10 days before mainland Europe’s first total solar eclipse since 1999.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Spohrer said that with this new property under state jurisdiction comes regulations.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • The Angels’ Leon (Daddy Wags) Wagner goes 3-for-4 with his 28th homer, but is twice thrown out on the bases by a Cleveland outfielder.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Taking a giant leap of faith into the unknown to see where life goes.
    — Chris Arnold, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of goes
Verb
  • As the Steam Deck slowly marches toward its fifth birthday next February, owners are likely eager for a way to extend its life rather than investing in expensive high-end competition.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
  • As the war to capture the Iron Throne rages on, Criston marches onward with his men, including Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), to put a stop to the Rivermen reaching King’s Landing and aiding Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy).
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of marches
Verb
  • Who gets along with who, who is fighting with who, and how the dynamics within the family have shifted.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
  • While on Field Trips with volunteers, Diamond has also proven to be an extremely great walker, calm in the car and gets along great with kids and other dogs who match her serene lifestyle.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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