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
And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.
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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
Then, Gronk comes along and that conversation.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Then Joe Biden and his corrupt administration comes along and makes matters worse, allowing thousands of criminals to enter our country illegally, pillaging Americans while being pampered in luxury hotels on our dime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
This is a tropical taste of old school LA, a must for any fan of tiki culture and the booze that comes along with it.
—Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
As in being on the brink of the time of year when legends are made, piggybacking on the bright lights and national — and global — attention that comes along with it.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Ladd is still open to acting if the right project comes along.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Larson has spent the past eight years battling Minnesota for the state’s top prep players and will use the newfound recruiting cache that comes along with that Gophers logo on his pullover.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
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
Then, Gronk comes along and that conversation.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Then Joe Biden and his corrupt administration comes along and makes matters worse, allowing thousands of criminals to enter our country illegally, pillaging Americans while being pampered in luxury hotels on our dime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
This is a tropical taste of old school LA, a must for any fan of tiki culture and the booze that comes along with it.
—Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
As in being on the brink of the time of year when legends are made, piggybacking on the bright lights and national — and global — attention that comes along with it.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Ladd is still open to acting if the right project comes along.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Larson has spent the past eight years battling Minnesota for the state’s top prep players and will use the newfound recruiting cache that comes along with that Gophers logo on his pullover.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes along
Verb
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Officials say the planning process will take time, and TPWD will share updates – including potential opening timelines – as work progresses.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The robot’s motions appear increasingly fluid as the session progresses, suggesting that the exercises are intended to test not only strength but also agility, reflexes, and real-time adaptation, reports Techeblog.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Rebecca Makkai’s 2018 historical fiction novel The Great Believers, certainly comes to mind, as does Hanya Yanagihara’s 2023 novel To Paradise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Her multi-club network carries a lot of clout, as does her wealth.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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China lives on shipping, and that shipping all goes along the Chinese coast.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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That's one of the things that goes along with it.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The only realistic way this project proceeds at the scale being discussed is through heavy taxpayer support, new public borrowing or diversion of transportation funding from other priorities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The person believes what the AI says and proceeds to fall into a doom-and-gloom spiral.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Competitive pay and flexibility matter, but the opportunity for companies goes further.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Down bodies, but never faith, the Timberwolves’ mission marches forward a few troops lighter, but the belief as firm as ever.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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Dating to the 1960s, Odom was part of the civil rights movement, offering nursing services during Chicago Freedom Movement marches.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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