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 Blackhawks’ forwards seem to be coming along.
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Scott Powers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
There was no hint of the end of the Civil War coming along.
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Katie Sanders,
Time,
22 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
There are so many good ones that are coming along.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
There was no hint of the end of the Civil War coming along.
—
Katie Sanders,
Time,
22 May 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming along
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The robotic mission to Mars would launch on Relativity’s Terran R reusable rocket, which is progressing through development in advance of its inaugural flight, perhaps as soon as next year.
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Wright said such milestones demonstrate how quickly advanced nuclear technologies are progressing under current federal initiatives.
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La Roja needs quicker movement of the ball and its players, more adaptation to what the opponent is doing (Saudi Arabia is not going to play free and open after seeing what worked) and to be more ruthless.
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There is a psychological drive to try to get a second chance at doing something that didn't turn out well the first time.
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The rules mandate that officers come to a complete stop and confirm the right-of-way before proceeding through a red signal, even during emergency responses.
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Don’t be timid; get the crust good and wet before proceeding.
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.
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Costa did not resurface after going underwater, and officials from the Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Marine Unit and the Milton Fire Department, as well as other local crews, eventually located the teen before transporting him to a Boston hospital.
Verb
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.
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Formalwear embraces a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
Verb
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People had expectations of Mike Myers, because of SNL and Wayne’s World — not everybody was going along with this idea of the bad teeth, hairy body and taking the piss out of Bond.
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His shoulders start to lean, and soon his entire body is going along for the ride, a roller-coaster rounding the corner into a death plunge.
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At a time when the average new vehicle transaction price continues marching toward absurdity (roughly $51,000 now), that affordability matters.
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On Yom HaShoah, our students joined thousands from around the world, marching from Auschwitz to Birkenau.
Verb
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The former couple is reportedly not getting along at the moment, especially after Hewitt accused Davidson of being a deadbeat dad to their daughter, Scottie Rose.
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Nicholas Elliott Sometimes, the best way to demonstrate your interpreter bona fides is by getting along with a filmmaker who’s notorious for being difficult.
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