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
Each KPop Demon Hunters Furblet comes along with a keychain clip.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Every stage has been my favorite stage until the next one comes along.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Johnson could expand his value if the 3-point jumper comes along.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
What's different about her is both the production on the court and the style that comes along with it.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Chevalier is seeking that salary and the power that comes along with it.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
But the World Cup comes along every four years.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.
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Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Start somewhere, show up fully, and when something bigger comes along, put your name forward.
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Every stage has been my favorite stage until the next one comes along.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Johnson could expand his value if the 3-point jumper comes along.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
What's different about her is both the production on the court and the style that comes along with it.
—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Chevalier is seeking that salary and the power that comes along with it.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
But the World Cup comes along every four years.
—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.
—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Start somewhere, show up fully, and when something bigger comes along, put your name forward.
—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes along
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The sky may be clear during the day, especially in the areas far from the water, but coastal fog is expected to spread far overnight and in the early mornings as the week progresses.
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This evolution progresses from personal assistance to agentic AI, then multi-agent systems, and finally autonomous enterprise AI, unlocking exponential productivity gains.
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This cozy space does a lot with a little, offering bar seating, booths for larger parties and a few tables for smaller groups.
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So does Milot Kiros, the DSA Congressional candidate who won in Colorado on Tuesday.
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There’s almost always an awkward phase—not to mention the regret and questioning of identity that goes along with it.
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But there's a lot that goes along with it besides acting classes and interviews.
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Then the retreat proceeds, the rules are never mentioned again, and the inevitable breaches go unaddressed.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.
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Gentle self-expression comes easily as the emotional Moon in your sign harmonizes with the vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Creativity and Play.
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That water supply is not the same water supply that goes toward agriculture, which accounts for a huge portion of the water used in the country, Anisfeld said.
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Sanders identifies a real free-rider problem, even if his solution goes much too far.
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The battles continue as House of the Dragon marches through its third season.
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The tower’s top is wrapped in blocky text — an excerpt from a 2015 speech that Obama gave to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches that Obama has described as one of his most meaningful.
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After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
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Who gets along with whom in the British royal family seems to be a daily matter of conversation.
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“Comes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20along. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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