COMING ALONG Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

coming along

verb

present participle of come along

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 Yes, Sigle is coming into his own, and the 49ers’ defensive destiny is coming along for the ride. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 Daylen Lile, Jacob Young and Andrew Alvarez are coming along as strong secondary pieces. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 His football endurance might still be coming along; his football instincts might still be creeping back; his contact-balance is still a skill that needs to be strengthened after years of atrophy. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 New stars coming along for the ride are Marvel veterans Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 It's been feared, worried about, and at times cursed out, but the closure is here, and progress is coming along. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Stratton is coming along as a performer. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 26 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

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Aside from newcomer Tobias Harris, who Johnson said is progressing nicely after missing the preseason with a calf strain, the Spurs should have a full complement of players available for Tuesday’s opener.

— Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Detecting adenocarcinomas early can help keep them from progressing to advanced disease.

— Alice Park, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressing

Verb

In 2025 the hyperscalers alone poured more than $300 billion into data centers, chips, and grid capacity, and that spend is doing real work in the top-line growth figures.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
What employers are doing Kostka says there have recently been fewer health insurers in her area to choose from.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of doing

Verb

For sensitive actions, including sending an email or making a purchase, Muse asks for your approval before proceeding.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
During captive-carry testing, engineers can assess equipment carried by an aircraft before proceeding to more demanding flight demonstrations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of proceeding

Verb

Maria Dolores Roehling’s 9-year-old son was speeding on his e-motorcycle capable of going faster than 47 mph when he was hit by a pickup truck, prosecutors said.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Other fraternity members blocked Jane Doe’s friend from going upstairs to look for her, according to the lawsuit.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of going

Verb

In a matter of weeks, when the midterm results are tallied and the next campaign begins, Democrats with presidential dreams know the question will be coming.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Rice could return in the coming week after suffering a strained hamstring.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of coming

Verb

As the daughter of two classical singers, she was used to hanging around backstage and going along with the rhythm of theatrical days.

— Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Apple and Google have been criticized for going along with those changes on their maps.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of going along

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But this month, the most violent demonstrations in years — and tough policing — have raised concern about riots overshadowing hundreds of thousands of peaceful demonstrators marching against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
State workers gathered in front of the California Department of Human Resources headquarters before marching to the state Capitol.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of marching

Verb

But people getting along is rarely as simple as wishing it, and the truth remains that Harry and his brother Prince William are still feuding.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026
Interestingly, a fleeting scene of Noah leaning on his teammates becomes a tragic mirror to Hal never having been able to do so (as a kid or as a Lantern) and John never getting along with his brothers.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting along

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