as in progressed
to move forward along a course
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Recent Examples of came along
A lot of people have memories that came along with it — a lot of sports fans, a lot of Villanovans.
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Justin Williams, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This week, the BBC wrote about the resurgence of film photography among everyday casual shooters, which felt lost for good once smartphones and filters came along.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Then a new stadium in Miami Gardens came along.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Until seagrasses came along, no plant or seaweed could grow for long in such shifting, unstable conditions.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Before the Austrian briar came along, garden roses were either white, pink, or red.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
But then the Flora family came along.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
And then the Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act came along.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
But then you guys came along and created another dynamic duo in Kathryn and Samara.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Justin Williams, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This week, the BBC wrote about the resurgence of film photography among everyday casual shooters, which felt lost for good once smartphones and filters came along.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Then a new stadium in Miami Gardens came along.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Until seagrasses came along, no plant or seaweed could grow for long in such shifting, unstable conditions.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Before the Austrian briar came along, garden roses were either white, pink, or red.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
But then the Flora family came along.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
And then the Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act came along.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
But then you guys came along and created another dynamic duo in Kathryn and Samara.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came along
Verb
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Jerkins’ family operation included his cousin, Robert Smith, known as Big Bert, with whom Brandy began a clandestine relationship as the recording progressed.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
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By now, the space was packed, and conversation progressed at shouting volumes.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But for Sunday’s game at Madison Square Garden, the second night of a back-to-back set, the Capitals had to turn to Lindgren — and proceeded to hang him out to dry.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Officers proceeded to search the surrounding area, with help from members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Hope Town fire officials.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the students marched, many drivers honked to show their support.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of six inconceivably traumatic days, Caldwell and three friends were forcibly marched and starved, shoved under boulders to evade detection, and made to watch their kidnappers execute members of the rival Kyrgyz Army at point-blank range.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The last two of his nine total strikeouts came on fastballs, with Sasaki working more aggressively in the zone as the outing went along.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to Judy, photographer Joan Neary came up with the idea of posing her in a teddy, and Judy just went along with it.—
Mark Oppenheimer,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Royals' left-hander went six innings and allowed four hits and a walk while striking out eight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs went from playing in 100-plus degree weather for over a week in Arizona to wind chills in the upper 20s on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in their 6-2 win over the Angels.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And the campus’s real-life staff and the show’s crew apparently got along, which is a good sign should production need to return for a potential second season.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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Old differences fell away, and the two got along well.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Came along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20along. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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