as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
traffic was inching along at a snail's pace work on the project is moving right along
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Recent Examples of along
Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Veins branching along my skin like the waterways of my mother country.
—Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Blue Origin revealed that some of the six passengers on Monday’s flight got to ride for free, but others paid to go along, CNN reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
On April 4, a motorist found the red shoe along a highway 12 miles from Las Cruces.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Veins branching along my skin like the waterways of my mother country.
—Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
With vision, passion, and purpose, Michael Vick’s story enters a bold new chapter—and BET is bringing viewers along for every step.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Blue Origin revealed that some of the six passengers on Monday’s flight got to ride for free, but others paid to go along, CNN reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for along
Preposition
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The National Civilian Community Corps deployed adults between the ages of 18 and 26 to work for weeks at a time to serve in communities, working on disaster response, environmental conservation and wildfire prevention across the country.—
Aishvarya Kavi,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The rate cut is aimed at boosting economic activity across the 20 eurozone countries by making borrowing cheaper for businesses and consumers.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The fallout, the inquest, the recriminations and perhaps dire financial consequences are all to follow, but at least at the Amex this weekend, Leicester were finally afforded an opportunity to look forward again.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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But with the Heat’s worst regular-season since 2014-15 now complete, there’s now also plenty of data to make conclusions about this roster moving forward.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The meteors' radiant point is in the constellation Lyra, near the bright star Vega.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Lyle Menendez frequently leaned over to jot down notes.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The video went viral on TikTok, with 1.6 million views and over 45,000 likes.—
Deanna Marie Lowe,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Players such as Tuch, who emerged as one of the best two-way forwards in the NHL this season, and Zucker, a reliable veteran who gets to the front of the net and plays a no-nonsense game, are vital pieces to a winning team.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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At full strength, the Panthers have 15 forwards who could legitimately have a case for their 12 spots in the lineup.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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That makes this research applicable not just to Mars, but to planets orbiting other stars too, with the underlying idea of looking for habitable environments beyond our solar system.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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From 1983 onward, U.K. tax authorities have been obliged to consider whether a sweet was normally eaten straight out of the package using fingers, or by other means like a fork, skewer, or tongs.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The area is home to at least 15 Iron Age ring forts—circular, fortified settlements built up from the fourth century onward.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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The model joined the likes of such guests as Lisa Rinna, who turned the occasion into a family affair alongside her daughters Amelia Gray and Delilah Belle.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Currently, Furious 7, alongside A Minecraft Movie, are leading presales for Friday in China, according to ticketing and entertainment platform Maoyan.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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