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
Beyoncé’s cowboy moment came along at just the right time for Levi’s, which has been looking to build its women’s business while also pushing denim-on-denim looks.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
In fact, the Pixel 9a may be coming along at just the right time.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
The choreography is grotesque, but efficient — an intricate, parasitic pageant engineered to keep the show going for as long as the fungus needs until the next brood comes along.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The truth is, a loss as total as Thursday’s embarrassment comes along more rarely than once a generation.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
In fact, the Pixel 9a may be coming along at just the right time.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
The choreography is grotesque, but efficient — an intricate, parasitic pageant engineered to keep the show going for as long as the fungus needs until the next brood comes along.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The truth is, a loss as total as Thursday’s embarrassment comes along more rarely than once a generation.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
Verb
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As the disease progresses, your doctor may change or add additional medications to control symptoms.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Viewers were able to see a visible change in the dog's demeanor as the video progressed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Svalbard is governed by a 1920 treaty that gives over 40 countries, including Russia, China and the U.S., equal rights to live and do business there.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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If video game movies, especially those that already push the boundaries between film and television, are to have any longevity in Hollywood, then filmmakers have to do more than simply retell the games.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Another legal challenge to Trump's order brought by 19 Democratic state attorneys general in federal court in Massachusetts is proceeding separately, though the government has asked for that case to be moved to Washington, D.C., to be consolidated with the one before Kollar-Kotelly.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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That said, proceed with a little common sense here.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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The songs intricately narrate the struggles of overcoming adversity, seeking hope in uncertainty, and marching collectively toward the future.—
Billboard China,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie becomes his hometown’s hype man The TK: The Harem of Elon Musk The L.A. Times Special: More immigrants opt to self-deport rather than risk being marched out like criminals Until next week, George Skelton — Was this newsletter forwarded to you?—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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And then, all of the sudden, the girlfriend’s gone.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How does Bellamy get along with your other animals?—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
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But in the show, Joel gets along well with Dina and talks with her about Ellie.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Yet, along with the positives that go along with this tactic, comes the opportunity for fake influencers to take advantage of small brands.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some groups have gone along for the entire ride, including Palo Alto’s Zohar Dance Company, San José’s Silver Creek High School and Independence High School, and Helen Vazquez’s Hermosura Dance Productions.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Imagine being able to transfer from the subway to Metro-North’s urban stops on a single fare or get on a train in Newark and get off at JFK.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some Survivor players hit the gym or get on a new diet to prepare for 26 days in Fiji — but Chrissy Sarnowsky might have gotten her best training growing up in snowy Chicago playing King of the Hill.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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