as in to progress
to move forward along a course
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Recent Examples of come along
By the time the next iteration of Marvel's first family came along in 2005, the superhero landscape had changed immeasurably.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 July 2025
Vrabel knows how to be a head coach and everything that comes along with it from organizing practice, keeping players under control and even handling the media.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 July 2025
That’s now a fresh point of contention following Major League Baseball’s decision in May to posthumously reinstate him, clearing the path for his eventual induction into the Hall of Fame—and whatever new commercial opportunities come along with it.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Transportation and business hubs were starting to come along, too.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 July 2025
Vrabel knows how to be a head coach and everything that comes along with it from organizing practice, keeping players under control and even handling the media.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 July 2025
That’s now a fresh point of contention following Major League Baseball’s decision in May to posthumously reinstate him, clearing the path for his eventual induction into the Hall of Fame—and whatever new commercial opportunities come along with it.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Transportation and business hubs were starting to come along, too.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
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From there, Glenn climbed the ladder, progressing from assistant defensive backs coach for the Browns to defensive backs coach for the Saints, to Lions’ defensive coordinator in 2021.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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The country had turned against Argentine manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino and there was little hope that the CONCACAF giants would progress from Group C that featured Poland, Argentina and Saudi Arabia.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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After all, the distinction between NIL and impermissible pay-for-play was supposed to hinge on what the athletes were doing to earn the money.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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One unanswered question is whether the U.S. birth rate will continue to decline sharply, as Chile's has done.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
3 Aug. 2025
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Prosecutors argued in their filing on July 29 that Joseph was correct and that Adelman should allow the case to proceed.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Investors pursuing the rally should proceed with caution as AEye is a highly volatile microcap stock with a market capitalization of approximately $90 million.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The high, twinkling, marching piano notes shone, and the low piano strokes alongside Winter’s bassy, melancholy voice came through, highlighting the track's intimate, almost confessional qualities.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 July 2025
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There were marching bands and appearances from politicians, including then-U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, Democrat of Louisiana, who helped cut the ribbon.—
Brent McDonald,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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An American Eagle jeans campaign starring actor Sydney Sweeney has gone viral, and not in a good way.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Rogers went missing in 2015 and her body has never been found.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Burns Court Veterinary Care says that, because of their friendly manners, dogs such as Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, and beagles are the breeds that get along best with felines.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The two have had a good relationship for a while, though Jolie has very famously not gotten along with her dad for most of her life.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
19 July 2025
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Te-Hina Paopao scored 11 points to go along with eight rebounds and six assists.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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And then how does that go along with maybe the company or the organization’s goals?—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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There sure was plenty to like for the Twins, from all the walks to Christian Vázquez driving in three runs — his first RBIs since June 8 — to Correa getting on base four times, including three times to lead off an inning.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
23 July 2025
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The Padres got on the board in the third when Arráez singled home Martin Maldonado, who had doubled and advanced to third on a wild pitch.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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