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
How does Bellamy get along with your other animals?
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Anna Chan, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
But in the show, Joel gets along well with Dina and talks with her about Ellie.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Connelly and Malone got along and worked well together.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
The rest of the world might not get along, but a common enemy, us, could drive many to forge new alliances.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
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Anna Chan, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
But in the show, Joel gets along well with Dina and talks with her about Ellie.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Connelly and Malone got along and worked well together.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
The rest of the world might not get along, but a common enemy, us, could drive many to forge new alliances.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
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Chana Joffe-Walt’s series of episodes provides a unique perspective on the war, emphasizing the humanity and agency of those living through it – from families navigating relocation to children coping with trauma, ultimately illustrating the resilience of life amid despair.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2025
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The lawsuits seek money to help communities cope with the risks and damages from global warming, including more extreme storms, floods and heat waves.—
Michael Copley
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Russell Newlove,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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After progressing into the Champions League semi-finals, Arsenal have already banked around £100m.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The 36-year-old, 14-year veteran — in the fifth year of his six-season, $90 million contract — had been on a rehab assignment since last week and was progressing in impressive fashion, stroking six hits including a home run in 10 at-bats.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Svalbard is governed by a 1920 treaty that gives over 40 countries, including Russia, China and the U.S., equal rights to live and do business there.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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When done thoughtfully, personalization drives loyalty.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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And, amazingly, during the call, the two GMs proceeded to discuss free agency plans for six full minutes.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The discussion then proceeded to focus on The Uninvited before circling back to Wood, with the interviewer bring up his upcoming Saturday Night Live appearance.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Some are able to get by for a week with some deodorant, a bottle of 3-in-1, and a ziploc bag.—
Kat Merck,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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To get to this point in the Copa del Rey, Barcelona had to first get by another major Spanish team, Atletico Madrid, over two legs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The songs intricately narrate the struggles of overcoming adversity, seeking hope in uncertainty, and marching collectively toward the future.—
Billboard China,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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Sale prices for single-family houses in Hartford Country again marched upward in the first three months of this year, on fewer sales, compared with the same period a year ago.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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Many international trips are booked months in advance, and can be hard to cancel, and so even a traveller who feels antagonized by U.S. policies may in the end get on a plane anyway.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees did get on the board in the seventh inning, as a fielder’s choice off of Aaron Judge’s bat let a run score.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Chargers got a bruising running back in North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton, and Rams made out like bandits in a trade with Atlanta, bailing out of the 26th pick in exchange for the Falcons’ second-rounder — the Rams didn’t have a selection in that round — and a first-rounder in 2026.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Shipping companies and merchants and wholesalers made out like bandits.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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