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
Now those same kids are shaping not only the culture, but also how it’s sold — at least until Gen A comes along.
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Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Louvet is used to running big businesses and managing everything that comes along with that.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Every once in a while, however, a movie comes along that sticks shockingly close to the truth.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Drain any liquid or excess that comes along with the seeds.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
And, of course, Rob is on planes 24/7, which means their lives are entirely impacted by flying — as well as the unusual work schedule that comes along with Rob’s job.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
But every once in a while, a moto comes along that's interesting enough to break through the noise.
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Granted, a lot of media coverage and a big personality comes along with Sanders, but his talent is real.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Every once in a while—not never, decidedly not never—an Nvidia comes along.
—Jim Cramer, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Louvet is used to running big businesses and managing everything that comes along with that.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Every once in a while, however, a movie comes along that sticks shockingly close to the truth.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Drain any liquid or excess that comes along with the seeds.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
And, of course, Rob is on planes 24/7, which means their lives are entirely impacted by flying — as well as the unusual work schedule that comes along with Rob’s job.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
But every once in a while, a moto comes along that's interesting enough to break through the noise.
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Granted, a lot of media coverage and a big personality comes along with Sanders, but his talent is real.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Every once in a while—not never, decidedly not never—an Nvidia comes along.
—Jim Cramer, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes along
Verb
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As the book progresses, some of the children in the photographs are older and more in control of their outward expression, but scraps of strangeness or incongruity always peek through.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Many things can and will transpire as the season progresses.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Manow does a bump of K on the table to relax while Clateman shows me a high-tech nicotine vape that displays music videos and also rates the intensity of your hits with a numerical score.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The point of Generative AI is the tech does the bulk of the work on its own.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That is the plan because that goes along with playing to your identity.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Alexander Sovronsky is sound designer and audio engineer Hector Martinez makes sure that the echoes of waves crashing on a Caribbean beach, music by Sade (there’s a story that goes along with that in the play), an a capella singer in a folksy bar along with the cacophony of New York City is crisp.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And as the play proceeds, those characters commit, ever more intensely, to their peculiarities.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Nov. 2025
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The outcome will determine whether the case proceeds to trial or if Grogan will be sent to a federal medical facility for further evaluation and treatment until deemed competent.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of the aggressive tactics used by Border Patrol and ICE, including against US citizens.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the fintech sector comes roaring back, companies like Ramp and Stripe have dominated headlines with eye-popping funding rounds and rapid growth.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Queen of All Hallows' Eve — who not only throws an all-out shindig for her famous friends but also notoriously goes for broke with her costumes, too — spent all day posting hints about this year's look ahead of the big reveal.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Wild’s power play goes scoreless The Wild gave up a power-play goal in the third period and went 0 for 4 on the power play with three shots on goal, including two scoreless ones in the first period with a chance to extend their lead.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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President Donald Trump‘s deployments of the National Guard to protect federal officials and assets in California, Oregon, and Illinois have faced several lawsuits and a variety of rulings as the issue marches through federal courts.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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Hurricanes score on opening drive Miami marches down the field on its opening drive, with Carson Beck’s 8-yard pass to freshman and former West Broward standout Josh Moore resulting in a touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bernie also gets along well with other dogs.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Everyone gets along really well.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Comes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20along. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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