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
Whatever their prior differences might have been, the two are now getting along quite well.
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Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Jim's wife Beth Clements says Grace and her classmates learned essentials for living alone, getting along with roommates and finding meaningful work at ClemsonLIFE.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 17 May 2025
Bruce Miller’s No. 1 rule was everyone got along with others.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Devoted to a cause, product or purpose in the pursuit of a livelihood, getting along with others is part of the deal.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Jim's wife Beth Clements says Grace and her classmates learned essentials for living alone, getting along with roommates and finding meaningful work at ClemsonLIFE.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 17 May 2025
Bruce Miller’s No. 1 rule was everyone got along with others.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Devoted to a cause, product or purpose in the pursuit of a livelihood, getting along with others is part of the deal.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for get along
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
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Humor alleviates stress, and serves as a valuable coping mechanism, helping individuals to reframe challenges & foster resilience.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Like Venice, Barcelona and other historic European cities, Bruges has been struggling to cope with overtourism.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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As the film progresses and Joel descends into a darker world of exploitation and cruelty, Cruise gradually chips away at his innocence to reveal a sober, world-weary demeanor.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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This has led to further fan speculation about his current standing and future direction within the company as his contract year progresses.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The characters are too one-dimensional to care about — though we’re sporadically asked to do just that — yet at the same time their cartoonishness isn’t treated with enough gusto to actually be fun.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Those looking to secure a board now can do so for early bird rates.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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The appeal -- as well as the ongoing appeal of Trump's $83 million judgment in the E. Jean Carroll civil case and half-billion-dollar civil fraud case -- is proceeding on uncharted legal grounds as Trump wields the power of the presidency in his defense.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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The first half of the film proceeds essentially as a play for four characters.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Nothing got by Courtney as the Orioles beat the New York Yankees 3-2. 1968 — Montreal and San Diego were awarded National League franchises as the league expanded for the first time in seven years.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Everybody’s just trying to do enough to get by, and that just wears you out.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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For the Knicks, Karl Anthony-Towns will get into foul trouble in at least two of these games as the Pacers march to the NBA Finals.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Defying opposition from within his ranks, House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted late Wednesday that Republicans would march ahead on their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package after a lengthy meeting at the White House with GOP holdouts who are refusing to back the bill.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Her husband was probably the 5th to last person to get on the plane.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Once Devon and Bruce get on the ferry, who should embark behind them but Michaela?—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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It’s made out of a soft, silky material and has a relaxed fit that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Although much of his tomb was destroyed, the research team could make out depictions of a banquet, offerings, and funeral furniture carriers.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
27 May 2025
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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