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
Yeah, if the right thing comes along, because scoring can get intense with the changes and the edits and making the director happy.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
Every once in a while—not never, decidedly not never—an Nvidia comes along.
—Jim Cramer, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The panelists discussed the risk that comes along with having many different policies both across the United States and around the world.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Better than the book being an idyllic sartorial moodboard, however, is the storytelling from Lennox that comes along with it.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
The strategies in this article aren’t just about avoiding risk—they’re about helping your business stay flexible and ready to move when the right opportunity comes along.
—Joe Camberato, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
And typically, through the years, there’s been this lack of treatment, this lack of even saying the word, this taboo that comes along with it.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
If all that is a little too cerebral, viewers can wait out the pontificating until the next performance comes along.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Then something comes along to spoil the picture.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
Every once in a while—not never, decidedly not never—an Nvidia comes along.
—Jim Cramer, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The panelists discussed the risk that comes along with having many different policies both across the United States and around the world.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Better than the book being an idyllic sartorial moodboard, however, is the storytelling from Lennox that comes along with it.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
The strategies in this article aren’t just about avoiding risk—they’re about helping your business stay flexible and ready to move when the right opportunity comes along.
—Joe Camberato, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
And typically, through the years, there’s been this lack of treatment, this lack of even saying the word, this taboo that comes along with it.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
If all that is a little too cerebral, viewers can wait out the pontificating until the next performance comes along.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Then something comes along to spoil the picture.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes along
Verb
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The state will announce other closures as the project progresses, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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October does not typically begin with flannel-and-jeans weather, but Louisville is supposed to be gradually trending in that direction as the month progresses.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rarely does a 29-page scholarly paper merit the attention of top-level executives, but every business leader should be familiar with a recent study from OpenAI.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Another big sales behemoth, Walmart also does quite a bit to maintain discounts competitive with Prime Day deals across all categories.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Billy reluctantly goes along with it, while Mary, watching far away in Scotland, folds her disappointment up like laundry and gets on with business of waiting for her two friends to snap out of it.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Slots are now something that people play in groups — and there's a lot of hooting and hollering that goes along with it.—
Ashley J. DiMella , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Otherwise, the case proceeds to summary judgment and, if needed, trial on liability and damages.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Maura is marvelous stomping around the apartment in a cold fury and refusing to speak to Clara, who proceeds regardless with broker negotiations and brings in antiques dealer Abslam (Ahmed Boulane) to buy up the contents.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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This Hearth & Hand with Magnolia x KitchenAid stand mixer comes with 10 different attachments, has 10 speeds, and includes an exclusive copper stainless steel bowl.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The event will feature local journalists, along with artisans and podcasters, for a night that goes behind the scenes of local news.—
Detroit Free Press staff,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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That goes for maximizing fall color as well as about every other growth/performance metric.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Advertisement Laura marches over to the butcher shop run by Cherry’s mother Tracey Laine (Karen Henthorn), demanding to know whether Cherry pushed her father.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everyone gets along really well.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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This gentle soul loves to cuddle and gets along well with all dogs and people.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Comes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20along. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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