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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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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
In fact, reports have long indicated that the reason William doesn’t get along with his uncle is because of something Andrew said about Kate Middleton.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Apr. 2026
Chandler Levack‘s new film is structured like a Russian nesting doll of roommate stories, as the two girls are confronted by a guidance counselor who decides to tell them another story of freshman year roommates who didn’t get along at first.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Apparently, the two had a friend-date dinner just a few nights before and got along really well, so Lala is caught off guard.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Apr. 2026
Chandler Levack‘s new film is structured like a Russian nesting doll of roommate stories, as the two girls are confronted by a guidance counselor who decides to tell them another story of freshman year roommates who didn’t get along at first.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Apparently, the two had a friend-date dinner just a few nights before and got along really well, so Lala is caught off guard.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
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But judging by this display, Golambeckis seems to have the temperament to cope.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Find healthy ways to cope with stress, such as meditation, mindfulness exercises, yoga, and breathing exercises.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Symptoms often begin with fever, fatigue and muscle aches, and in severe cases can progress rapidly to respiratory failure or kidney complications.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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As the disease progresses, new symptoms can arise, including low blood pressure, lack of blood flow, internal bleeding and acute kidney failure.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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Should Congress do more to hold the president accountable?—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Wins and losses in this league for starters are highly dependent on a lot of other guys doing their jobs as well.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The allegations against Stillman would proceed first, the judge ruled, and only if the Toledo family won their case would the other claims proceed — a win for the city.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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There is quite a bit of signage to keep hikers on the right path, but those with mobility issues should proceed with caution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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Carolina got by in the first round despite that trio only combining for one five-on-five point in four games.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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But that does indicate that 17 of them got by ok without isoleucine, including one where it was swapped out in 45 different positions along the amino acid chain.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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In a clip from the wedding, captured by CBS LA, the couple marched down the aisle to a dramatic stretch of the Star Wars soundtrack.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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In 2024, dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after marching from Hunter College to the Met as the gala got underway.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
Verb
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If water from the dishwashing process gets on your countertops or any surface, make sure to clean these with a sanitizing product or bleach solution.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Mantello recalled getting on the subway and not opening the bag.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The French Revolution, coming so soon after America’s successful War of Independence, had produced first the Terror and then a war of conquest that culminated in humiliating defeat.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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And make no mistake, his voice will matter in what comes next.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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