as in progressing
to move forward along a course
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Recent Examples of coming along
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, the NBA playoffs are also occurring (but less fun to watch), and the Kentucky Derby is coming along.
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Also coming along with Jackson from Camden County is offensive coordinator Grant Alford in his first year at Evans.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
But you are allowed to ask, lightly, kindly, whether the box is coming along for the ride.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Both lines of scrimmage coming along Even though Okunlola and Moten weren’t out there, Miami’s starting offensive and defensive line appear to be coming together.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Construction on the building and parking lot have been coming along quickly over the last few weeks, and the store’s signage has been installed on the front of the building.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
There are so many good ones that are coming along.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
How is the motel project there in Raleigh, the Gables, coming along?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Bove provided an overview of how the pitchers are coming along as competition continues for spots in the rotation and bullpen.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Also coming along with Jackson from Camden County is offensive coordinator Grant Alford in his first year at Evans.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
But you are allowed to ask, lightly, kindly, whether the box is coming along for the ride.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Both lines of scrimmage coming along Even though Okunlola and Moten weren’t out there, Miami’s starting offensive and defensive line appear to be coming together.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Construction on the building and parking lot have been coming along quickly over the last few weeks, and the store’s signage has been installed on the front of the building.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
There are so many good ones that are coming along.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
How is the motel project there in Raleigh, the Gables, coming along?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Bove provided an overview of how the pitchers are coming along as competition continues for spots in the rotation and bullpen.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming along
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The league began the onboarding process for replacement officials last month because negotiations weren’t progressing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The third-year guard suffered a Grade 2 quad strain last week and was progressing well, having been upgraded to day-to-day on Tuesday.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Our desire to see each other can remain the same but the means of doing so have to be flexible.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Just a wonderful man that teaches you lessons, teaches you camaraderie, unity, doing things as a unit, that no one’s different.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Since the referendum question passed, the district has been proceeding with work on projects across district buildings that are set to extend through 2032.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Canucks decision makers are proceeding patiently, a source close to the process told The Athletic.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Everything is going surprisingly well despite the team being affected by injuries all spring.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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All of the passengers who were on board the cruise ship are asymptomatic and the evacuation operation was going as planned, a spokesperson for Spain’s Health Ministry said in an update Sunday morning.—
Vasco Cotovio,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The council voted unanimously Thursday to shift away from deciding how many bus stops the new law will affect, leaving that decision up to the county’s regional planning agency — the San Diego Association of Governments — to make in coming weeks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Bridgeport Islanders, which played hockey in the state for more than two decades, announced a move to Canada in the coming months.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Some restaurants aren’t going along with it, however.—
Jenna Thompson
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Wojcik said Connecticut cannot count on federal Medicaid administrators, who most approve any changes to states’ provider tax systems, going along with an expansion.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2024, dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after marching from Hunter College to the Met as the gala got underway.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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At any time, the case could end in a settlement but for now is marching toward an eventual trial.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2026
Verb
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In this sketch, a group of women worries about whether their husbands in the other room are getting along.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
5 Apr. 2026
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Just two co-stars getting along.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Coming along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20along. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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