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 two men got along well in trying to help recovery efforts after previous wildfires and during the 2020 Covid crisis, Newsom said.
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David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
So far, the night has been pretty drama free, and all the women seem to be getting along very well, even amid some obvious twinges of jealousy over who has seemingly progressed farther than others with Grant.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
The witness said the two do not get along and had not talked to each other in months, an arrest report read.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
The rescue cats got along wonderfully and became an inseparable trio.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
So far, the night has been pretty drama free, and all the women seem to be getting along very well, even amid some obvious twinges of jealousy over who has seemingly progressed farther than others with Grant.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
The witness said the two do not get along and had not talked to each other in months, an arrest report read.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
The rescue cats got along wonderfully and became an inseparable trio.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
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Some athletes go to considerable lengths to cope: Runner and sports dietitian Holley Samuel, RD, CSSD, even moved to a warmer climate for a while, in part, to ease symptoms.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2025
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Practical tools and strategies for coping with stress and burnout.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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He is left in a two-versus-one situation, which allows Francesco Acerbi to find his centre-forward before Inter progress the ball further up the pitch.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Cubs right-hander Javier Assad and infielder Matt Shaw progressing from oblique injuries Javier Assad isn’t quite sure how the injury occurred.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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But descendants felt the admission was a first step; now, what would the Jesuits do about it?—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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What is clear is that the offseason is now over, spring training is underway and the Yankees have done nothing to replace Torres.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The resolution comes as House Republican leadership is stalled on how to proceed with reconciliation, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and top leaders pushing for a one-bill approach.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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A couple of other tangible efforts are proceeding as planned.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Instacart’s Super Bowl commercial gets by with a little help from some friends.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the Dolphins could get by next season with a cheap combination of Dodson and Walker opposite Brooks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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Abruptly, a mother on the other touchline marched across the pitch and demanded the referee stop the game.—
Katie Whyatt,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Hundreds marched down 23rd Street in the rain as part of a student protest on Feb. 2 in Richmond, a sign of unity among a school community home to many immigrant and Latino students and those in mixed-status households.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Makar got on the ice for the morning skate, but couldn’t ultimately make a go of it.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Consider getting on a better diet or fitness regimen.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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When law enforcement searched her home in January, authorities found gold coins, pieces of gold, a pink wallet with a $2,599 U.S. Treasury check made out to someone else, a 1953 Topps #1 Jackie Robinson MLB Brooklyn Dodgers baseball card and U.S. currency, according to the plea agreement.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Feb. 2025
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It’s still made out of Louisiana and very popular amongst Texan home cooks, as well as many others in the South who can find it at their grocery store or on Amazon.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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