comes along

verb

present tense third-person singular of come along
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 That comes along with council President Victoria Vasquez’s successful push to include $20,000 for a wage study. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 When somebody comes along and says all other previous technology advances are trivial compared to this one, people should have a high degree of skepticism about that. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 If something safer or better comes along, use it without rebuilding around another provider. — Doug Shannon, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 This shift comes along with the gradual paring back of Copilot features in Windows. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 Every once in a while, a generational player comes along who serves as an anchor both on and off the field. — Alex Morgan, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 Someone who comes along in the line, particularly if a company is in difficulty, can make a difference. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 The move was the latest sign of the tech giant succumbing to the draw of AI that remains deeply flawed — and the staggering amount of misinformation that comes along with it. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026 On Monday, Penta and Fenix showcased the good that comes along with professional wrestling – two men who know each other very well battling it out with important stakes attached. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes along
  1. progresses
  2. does
  3. goes along
  4. proceeds
  5. comes
  6. goes
  7. marches
  8. gets along
Verb
  • Architectural plans, programming and development milestones for the center will be announced as the project progresses.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Carroll said the team also places a greater focus on recovery, nutrition and reducing physical demands as the season progresses.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • And a reminder that these millionaires are playing a child’s game, because no one relishes it with quite the joy and verve and passion and emotion and occasional tantrum like Doncic does.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • By default, the dial does nothing other than serve as the pairing button.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of does
Verb
  • Being in comedy requires a certain kind of toughness, but not usually the kind that goes along with wearing a tejana.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Drake Maye is looking more comfortable as the season goes along, but a team like the Patriots shouldn't have this tough a time with the Jets at home.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of goes along
Verb
  • The company's request for a permanent ban will be addressed as the case proceeds.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Maintenance is set to be covered by pro soccer and event center proceeds instead of taxpayer funds, Dayley said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of proceeds
Verb
  • The local chapter voted to endorse Raman last month, and with that comes teams of eager doorknockers canvassing for her across the city.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The collision comes months after Independence police tightened restrictions on high-speed pursuits after years of scrutiny over the department's driving practices.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • According to Tarantino, however, the reference goes way deeper.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Bel glows with a kind of rude Californian health and goes once a week for chiropractic adjustments, including of her jaw.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of goes
Verb
  • New York, August 26th, 1970 National Organization for Women President Betty Friedan marches with fellow feminists on the 50th anniversary of the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment which granted American women full suffrage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In the now-iconic clip, Marion, then 4, opens the door behind Kelly and marches into the room.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of marches
Verb
  • Her family describes her as incredibly funny and someone who gets along with just about everybody.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Her incompatibility is expertly and efficiently illustrated in an immediate fallout with Gordon’s brash but lovable brother, Heavy (Justin Rosniak), who Ash gets along with swimmingly.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of gets along

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“Comes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20along. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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