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
Given the magnitude of it all and everything that comes along with being in the postseason, Charles Lee knows the gravity of home playoff games.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 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
But then Blake Mills comes along and delivers one of his most emotional and inspired guitar solos, a breathtaking contribution that revives the energy of the track and the whole second half of the record with it.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
And, in the interim, if something better comes along in a trade, then moving on certainly is an option.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Then the county comes along to mow, which is paid out of our taxes.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Then comes along Hail Project Mary to upend the prevailing theory that the multiplex has become the dominion of sequels, threequels and endless franchise installments.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
For Sher, the key is to come in with meticulous preparation that can be thrown out immediately if a better idea comes along.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 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
But then Blake Mills comes along and delivers one of his most emotional and inspired guitar solos, a breathtaking contribution that revives the energy of the track and the whole second half of the record with it.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
And, in the interim, if something better comes along in a trade, then moving on certainly is an option.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Then the county comes along to mow, which is paid out of our taxes.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Then comes along Hail Project Mary to upend the prevailing theory that the multiplex has become the dominion of sequels, threequels and endless franchise installments.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
For Sher, the key is to come in with meticulous preparation that can be thrown out immediately if a better idea comes along.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes along
Verb
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But as the season progresses, that outlet diminishes.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the morning progresses, the radiant will continue to climb, but the sunrise and brightening skies will hinder visibility.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 37-year-old scores in bunches and does it efficiently, Redick said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Maybe that will be something for the Royals to consider at this goes along.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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The rising cost of higher education and the student loan debt that often goes along with it are significant factors driving more students toward short-term programs, research shows.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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She was later released from federal custody while the case proceeds.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are $125 per person, and proceeds benefit Hope Haven’s residential recovery programs.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The incident comes as Mexico prepares to be a host country for this summer’s World Cup soccer extravaganza.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the accountability on Brunson comes into play.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If everything goes according to plan, the tugboat carrying Timmy will have left the Baltic Sea by Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the Greek Independence Day Parade marches up Fifth Ave.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 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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