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
Some day a public domain horror spinoff may come along that’s witty and inventive — good for more than just an excuse for drinking games.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
This has come along with a significant sustained association with Sony Pictures Classics (whose executives also previously ran Orion Classics).
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Things get worse when Jamie comes along and spies Ian tied to a wagon.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Be willing to say yes to opportunities and experiences that come along, regardless of your comfort level.
—Brian Slipka, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
This has come along with a significant sustained association with Sony Pictures Classics (whose executives also previously ran Orion Classics).
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Things get worse when Jamie comes along and spies Ian tied to a wagon.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Be willing to say yes to opportunities and experiences that come along, regardless of your comfort level.
—Brian Slipka, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
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Other forms of ulcerative colitis, such as proctitis, can progress to pancolitis if inflammation is poorly controlled.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
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While the two have kept up with their tradition for the last five years, Ally anticipates plans will evolve in the future as their relationship progresses.Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Physicists at the University of Pennsylvania developed a model based on network theory to do just that, describing their work in a February paper published in the journal Physical Review Research.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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In a version of the show made for teens or adults, perhaps the coach would be presented as doing this on purpose — or, at least, shrugging the mistake off as no big deal when it’s pointed out.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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What happens to Social Security and Medicare? Both retirement and disability benefits proceed without interruptions.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bill will proceed to the U.S. House next before potentially heading to President Joe Biden’s desk.Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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After its initial landfall, Debby marched up the East Coast, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding, river flooding and strong winds to several states.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Dec. 2024
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While the Frederick battalions prepared to march to Philadelphia and New Jersey, General Johnson was on a letter-writing campaign of his own to procure supplies for his men.John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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The cases, brought by 60 men and 60 women, span incidents going as far back as 1991.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The lead characters are well-cast across the board, with Chase and McDonough especially effective as complex, unpredictable characters whose sporadic conflicts go a long way toward developing a rooting interest in both men.Joe Leydon, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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And to have a group of people around us that are supportive and happy when Chris and I get along?Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Politics & Policy The Pleasure of Disagreeing with Bill Buckley Jeff Greenfield Recalling a time when liberals and conservatives could get along.William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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But a handful of Democrats did not go along with the plan.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Another testament to his value, perhaps, but also to a roster construction issue that has proved intractable as the season has gone along — and has intensified in recent weeks.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Finding a partner for corporate social responsibility activities is not as straightforward as simply pinning a logo next to a prominent nongovernmental organization and getting on with business.Patrick O'Neill, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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At Tatiana’s, several diners were eager to get on with their partying.Daniel Arnold, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Come along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20along. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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