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
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.
—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
Maybe Carl will be better off now that Soft Bar is coming along nicely.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
However, the manager noted that the pitcher’s command is still coming along; Boone is hoping that the Yankees’ catchers can assist Chivilli with his targeting.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Maybe Carl will be better off now that Soft Bar is coming along nicely.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
However, the manager noted that the pitcher’s command is still coming along; Boone is hoping that the Yankees’ catchers can assist Chivilli with his targeting.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming along
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The variety could grow further in coming years with Relativity Space, Stoke Space and Astra Space all progressing with rockets aiming to launch from Cape Canaveral, while SpaceX looks to bring its Starship and Super Heavy to the Space Coast before the end of the year.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is progressing at a remarkable pace.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Foo Fighters, pretty much the definition of a major international 21st century rock band, is doing a pop-up show in Bridgeport.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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What Laura is doing is really important, but other things are really important to her.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lara said that if public officials are involved, a formal process is required to lift legal immunity before proceeding.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Still, the Giants are proceeding cautiously.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Klopp’s team, like Dalglish’s before him and Slot’s after, found the going much tougher the year after the German inspired what seven previous Liverpool managers could not, including Dalglish, who returned for 18 months in early 2011.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Fed’s going to have a lot of challenges in this economy going forward.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Batavia led 2-0 until the bottom of the third when Geneva put together a four-run rally, all coming with two outs.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The company also sees adjusted EBITDA, revenue and gross profit for its current quarter coming above analysts' expectations.—
Davis Giangiulio,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 May 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
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Then, Realtree going along with it is just great.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Everywhere The ants are guaranteed to go marching into your home this spring; these critters are the most active spring pests.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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He is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of people marching in support of Israeli hostages.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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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 2 May. 2026.
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