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 Heidecke’s departure comes along with other leadership changes at OpenAI. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Architectures that hardwire a single speech provider or bot framework become liabilities the moment something better comes along. — Ran Inbar, Forbes.com, 10 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 Johnson could expand his value if the 3-point jumper comes along. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 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 Chevalier is seeking that salary and the power that comes along with it. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 But the World Cup comes along every four years. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 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
  • The major costs in medicine arise when preventable and controllable illness progresses to a life-threatening problem.
    — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The threat is expected to shift west out of the area as the day progresses.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • But the impressive 18-carat gold design has quite the story, as does the original World Cup trophy.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The White House has previously said Trump only does what is good for the country and is not involved in his family business.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of does
Verb
  • Even when Romanzy goes off on how stupid and ugly Caleb is — and gossips that his parents abandoned him because something must be wrong with him — Mary goes along with it.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
  • There’s almost always an awkward phase—not to mention the regret and questioning of identity that goes along with it.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of goes along
Verb
  • Training typically proceeds step by step, beginning with living ethically, then learning to focus the mind and finally gaining deeper understanding.
    — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • Researchers targeted by the State Department celebrated the ruling, even though fears of broader retaliation remain as the lawsuit proceeds.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of proceeds
Verb
  • As these studies make clear, testosterone replacement therapy comes with potential benefits as well as risks.
    — Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026
  • Her trip comes just one day after an intruder broke into the Today show studio and threatened her co-anchor Craig Melvin.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • Different departments and agencies have various policies outlining what actions are appropriate if a car stop or other incident goes awry.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • As fans across the world prepare to celebrate and cheer on their team of choice, Don Julio Tequila is letting the world know that no matter where the cup goes once it’s won, it’s being battled for in New York.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of goes
Verb
  • And into this bleak landscape marches the blue-haired angel, Gabriel.
    — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
  • The battles continue as House of the Dragon marches through its third season.
    — Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
Definition of marches
Verb
  • 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
  • After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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