: a small portable winch usually consisting of a cable attached to a hand-operated ratchet
came along; come along; coming along; comes along
1
: to accompany someone who leads the way
asked me to come along on the trip
2
: to make progress
work is coming along well
3
: to make an appearance
won't just marry the first man that comes along
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our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Here are the top stories: Last summer, as part of a monthly mental health group aimed at other Black men, 40-year-old Kamari Wooten led a conversation about fatherhood and the struggles that come along with it, especially for those who didn’t have close relationships with their fathers growing up.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 1 Dec. 2024
And the rage that comes along with that care is universal.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Judith Magyar Implementing new technology is not just about the tools themselves but ensuring people come along with the ride and address their pains as well.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Paltrow's mom, Blythe Danner, also came along for the special weekend.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Here are the top stories: Last summer, as part of a monthly mental health group aimed at other Black men, 40-year-old Kamari Wooten led a conversation about fatherhood and the struggles that come along with it, especially for those who didn’t have close relationships with their fathers growing up.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 1 Dec. 2024
And the rage that comes along with that care is universal.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Judith Magyar Implementing new technology is not just about the tools themselves but ensuring people come along with the ride and address their pains as well.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for come-along
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“Come-along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come-along. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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