COMES ALONG Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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 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 When the Bills are in their base look with three defensive linemen on the field, unless a signing comes along, that is the most likely trio to start a game. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 This process typically comes along with a fee, but be sure to tip your attendant, too. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

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Verb

Warmer temperatures ahead, but storm threat not over As the day progresses, warmer temperatures will increase the potential for isolated tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026
However, more outages could be on their way as the weekend progresses.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of progresses

Verb

My job is to challenge whether the decision actually does that.

— Ray R. Harris, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
While Pacific Neon now largely does LED sign work, reflecting a broad shift in the sign industry, veteran hands like Uroff, 70, can serve a valuable purpose when needed.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of does

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Whatever higher purpose goes along with espionage work tends to be lost in the gamesmanship and cynicism that seems to come with the territory.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
To me, thinking about your goals goes along with knowing what your schedule is.

— Elise Devlin, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of goes along

Verb

Now the nomination proceeds to a full Senate vote—a date for that is still pending.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
Either side could then appeal the decision to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which could also decide whether to pause enforcement of the tariffs while the case proceeds.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of proceeds

Verb

Once Isaias comes ashore, it is expected to weaken until it is downgraded to a tropical storm by Saturday afternoon, the hurricane center said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Again and again, Misty comes fully alive in the presence of others—a saving grace in a town that still often runs on chance meetings, fateful reunions, and testy but resilient relationships.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of comes

Verb

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
John teaches at a small, leafy college by day, while by night working on a book about rationalist philosopher Spinoza and dating his beautiful colleague Becca (Sofia Boutella), a professor of psychology who has a son with whom John gets along well.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

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