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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As the movie progresses, Fielder and the audience must question whether and how they’re being deceived.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
As the film progresses and the paths of the three protagonists cross in one way or another, the timbres and instrumental approach also begin to blend.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of progresses

Verb

Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
These days, the interjection does a lot of work online as an all-purpose signifier of derogation.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of does

Verb

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

The movie proceeds in reverse chronological order, through twenty years of Korea’s halting democratization and seven chapters in the life of an Everyman, played by the then unknown Sul Kyung-gu.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
How the investigation proceeds will be closely watched by community members, university students and advocacy groups across the country.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of proceeds

Verb

Sympathy comes later, unleashed in 18th-century thought through Adam Smith’s Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759).

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The predominantly beige canvas comes spring loaded with pops of color, notably a sunset orange shade.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of comes

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In Whalefall, written and directed by Brian Duffield, Jay (Abrams) goes diving in the Pacific Ocean to find the remains of his late father Mitt (Josh Brolin), who took his own life a year before amid a terminal illness.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Based on Greaves’ short story, One Night Out centers on a married couple who head out to enjoy a rare date night when their babysitter goes missing.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 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

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