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
Then, Gronk comes along and that conversation.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Then Joe Biden and his corrupt administration comes along and makes matters worse, allowing thousands of criminals to enter our country illegally, pillaging Americans while being pampered in luxury hotels on our dime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
This is a tropical taste of old school LA, a must for any fan of tiki culture and the booze that comes along with it.
—Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
As in being on the brink of the time of year when legends are made, piggybacking on the bright lights and national — and global — attention that comes along with it.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Ladd is still open to acting if the right project comes along.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Larson has spent the past eight years battling Minnesota for the state’s top prep players and will use the newfound recruiting cache that comes along with that Gophers logo on his pullover.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
But then Blake Mills comes along and delivers one of his most emotional and inspired guitar solos, a breathtaking contribution that revives the energy of the track and the whole second half of the record with it.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
And, in the interim, if something better comes along in a trade, then moving on certainly is an option.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Then Joe Biden and his corrupt administration comes along and makes matters worse, allowing thousands of criminals to enter our country illegally, pillaging Americans while being pampered in luxury hotels on our dime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
This is a tropical taste of old school LA, a must for any fan of tiki culture and the booze that comes along with it.
—Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
As in being on the brink of the time of year when legends are made, piggybacking on the bright lights and national — and global — attention that comes along with it.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Ladd is still open to acting if the right project comes along.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Larson has spent the past eight years battling Minnesota for the state’s top prep players and will use the newfound recruiting cache that comes along with that Gophers logo on his pullover.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
But then Blake Mills comes along and delivers one of his most emotional and inspired guitar solos, a breathtaking contribution that revives the energy of the track and the whole second half of the record with it.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
And, in the interim, if something better comes along in a trade, then moving on certainly is an option.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes along
Verb
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Travel is highly favored as the month progresses, and the social atmosphere is alive with meaningful connections waiting to be made.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the virus progresses, dogs may suffer from abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That is exactly what this film cleverly does — pinpoints the insidious nature of far-right movements and the creeping rhetoric that has polluted our society.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Corey Scher is a postdoctoral researcher at the Conflict Ecology laboratory at Oregon State University, which does satellite monitoring in conflict zones.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Apple goes along to get along Tim Cook generally seems keen to avoid expressing anything that might be perceived as a personal opinion in public.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Maybe that will be something for the Royals to consider at this goes along.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now, as the investigation proceeds, the National Weather Service is advising residents to seek storm information from a variety of reliable sources.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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He is expected to make an initial court appearance in North Carolina before the case proceeds in federal court in New York.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s the pressure that comes with being a superstar (not to mention having a $12 million salary).—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Away goes the space normally occupied by pickup trucks and Weber grills.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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From then on, the storytelling goes slack and perfunctory as sharks swarm and chomp on passengers and crew clinging for dear lives on rafts or slabs of plane wreckage.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the Greek Independence Day Parade marches up Fifth Ave.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Comes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20along. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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