1
as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
most college students can get along with just a few hours of sleep at night
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2
as in to progress
to move forward along a course
the preparations for the party are getting along just fine
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Recent Examples of get along
The movie, which premieres March 21, has had its fair share of controversies throughout the production process — from Disney's choice to cast Zegler as Snow White to the studio being criticized for perpetuating stereotypes about dwarfs to rumors that Zegler and Gal Gadot don't get along.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
After making rivals Mary and Sai promise to get along, Cedrek sent home Justin, a 29-year-old pizzeria manager from Winthrop, Massachusetts.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite their differing personalities, Labradors and English bulldogs can often get along well.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
While are generally seen as rivals, the two breeds can get along well if introduced patiently and slowly.
—Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
After making rivals Mary and Sai promise to get along, Cedrek sent home Justin, a 29-year-old pizzeria manager from Winthrop, Massachusetts.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite their differing personalities, Labradors and English bulldogs can often get along well.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
While are generally seen as rivals, the two breeds can get along well if introduced patiently and slowly.
—Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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What is grief if not living in the liminal space between mourning and coping, of life and death itself?—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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The younger Reza grew increasingly involved in the family business as Alexandre’s illness progressed and took it over in 2020, moving operations to New York City.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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As the film progresses and the soundproof, indestructible walls of the vehicle close in tighter, the look and feel of the film intensifies and continues to build as Hopkins’ William becomes increasingly psychotic, using the programmed vehicle to, basically, torture its captive.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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And what exactly is Elon Musk doing at the Pentagon?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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And when we were done talking about that, I was spun out, he was spun out.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Despite a slower start to the season, which featured losses to Kentucky and Kansas in the team’s first six games, the Blue Devils proceeded to win every other game except for one against Clemson in February.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The paper proceeds to paste together a transhistorical collage of names (Aristotle, Carl Linnaeus, Giovanni Morelli, Giorgio Vasari) in the service of the idea that partnership between the arts and science (both undefined) has an illustrious genealogy.—
Sonja Drimmer,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Now the astronauts have to get by on only instant coffee.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Those Rangers got by with uncharacteristic lineup holes to win a pennant.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday, Reed and activists will march from the City of St. Jude Church to the steps of the State Capitol, retracing the historic route marchers took in 1965.—
Axios,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Thousands more marched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, waving Israeli flags, carrying a banner calling for new elections and accusing the Israeli government of working against its people.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
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After Uncle Sam got on the motorcycle, as previously seen on every night of both residencies, there was an edit, and then a cut right to the skeletal avatar driving around a neon cartoon rendering of the streets of Las Vegas.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Officers then found him at the apartment’s leasing office, but Savage allegedly did not listen to orders to get on the ground.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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Second, small day-to-day decisions made out of stress may unintentionally chip away at long-term opportunities, such as cutting back on training or failing to invest in technology that could enhance operations.—
Tiffany Grant,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In total, Hedges issued nearly 70 fake money orders, with 11 of them made out to her boyfriend or family member, according to the indictment.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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