comes along

verb

Definition of comes alongnext
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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  1. progresses
  2. comes
  3. goes
Verb
  • As research progresses, there is hope that these new strategies will provide patients with better options for recovery, reducing the physical and emotional toll of scarring.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Yet as the novel progresses, Wojnicz is unable to disregard disturbing events.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • This update comes with significant security and privacy upgrades, and with the current state of threats on the Android platform showing no signs of abating, delays are unwelcome.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of comes
Verb
  • As far as the mechanics of the x-ray specs project goes, what the pair of hackers have confirmed is that all five technologies used are new but readily available.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near comes along

comes again

comes along

comes around

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