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
There was no hint of the end of the Civil War coming along.
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Katie Sanders, Time, 22 May 2026
But back in Las Vegas, the Raiders are pleased with how his recovery is coming along.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, the NBA playoffs are also occurring (but less fun to watch), and the Kentucky Derby is coming along.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Also coming along with Jackson from Camden County is offensive coordinator Grant Alford in his first year at Evans.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
But you are allowed to ask, lightly, kindly, whether the box is coming along for the ride.
—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
Katie Sanders, Time, 22 May 2026
But back in Las Vegas, the Raiders are pleased with how his recovery is coming along.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, the NBA playoffs are also occurring (but less fun to watch), and the Kentucky Derby is coming along.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Also coming along with Jackson from Camden County is offensive coordinator Grant Alford in his first year at Evans.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
But you are allowed to ask, lightly, kindly, whether the box is coming along for the ride.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming along
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Whitaker began to send money through gift cards, with increments beginning at $80 but progressing to larger amounts such as $800, according to Miedecke.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Nvidia will report earnings after Wall Street's closing bell on Wednesday, with investors focused on how the AI darling's infrastructure buildout is progressing.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Verb
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There does not even seem to be a process for doing so.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The Office lost Steve Carell after season seven and kept going for two more, sustained by an ensemble that had been steadily doing the heavy lifting all along.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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Hundreds of miles downriver from the Big Bend, in the Rio Grande Valley, wall construction has been proceeding at a rapid pace, threatening areas—a historic chapel, a wildlife refuge, a state park, the National Butterfly Center—that had previously been protected by Congress.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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This microburst pattern often repeats dialogue in slightly shifting variations, the story proceeding along in a choppy cadence.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Get the fireplace or grill going and everyone can cook their own hot dogs on a stick.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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SpaceX is on the verge of going where no initial public offering has ever gone before.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Levain Bakery, known for its cookies, is coming soon to the center, as is contemporary fashion brand Varley.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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In Seoul, President Lee Jae Myung is grappling with a split-screen few saw coming.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Humor and satire comprise a good portion of #MuseumTok posts, with major cultural institutions going along for the ride.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Some restaurants aren’t going along with it, however.—
Jenna Thompson
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Rangers were marching toward that goal when conflict bubbled back to the surface.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Ants in particular are marching across our picnic tables and into our homes more frequently during the warmer season.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The former couple is reportedly not getting along at the moment, especially after Hewitt accused Davidson of being a deadbeat dad to their daughter, Scottie Rose.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
19 May 2026
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Nicholas Elliott Sometimes, the best way to demonstrate your interpreter bona fides is by getting along with a filmmaker who’s notorious for being difficult.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Coming along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20along. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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