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
Played by Taran Killam, Ludo seems perfectly nice, easy to get along with and a huge help around the house.
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 4 Mar. 2025
McCarty: Eric had a chip on his shoulder with his meager upbringing, and didn't get along with Paul Samwell-Smith.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
But the two seemed to get along pretty well outside the pods.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025
With the exception of former Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval — the pair famously did not get along, as Stause is friends with Sandoval’s ex, Ariana Madix — none of the cast ever seriously considered Stause to possibly be a Traitor.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 4 Mar. 2025
McCarty: Eric had a chip on his shoulder with his meager upbringing, and didn't get along with Paul Samwell-Smith.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
But the two seemed to get along pretty well outside the pods.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025
With the exception of former Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval — the pair famously did not get along, as Stause is friends with Sandoval’s ex, Ariana Madix — none of the cast ever seriously considered Stause to possibly be a Traitor.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
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Depression and anxiety is so rampant after COVID-19 that our kids have not been able to cope and really excel in their daily lives.—
Emily Alvarenga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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The reforestation effort is part of the city's multiyear strategy to improve storm-water management and help residents cope with extreme heat.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Liverpool defender began the game on the front foot, and gave his opponent no time on the ball, but as the half progressed, Gordon was eventually able to isolate him.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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About 20% of MASH cases progress into cirrhosis over several years.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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What needs to be done to prevent a Kessler meltdown?—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Judge also denied UMG’s motion to dismiss the band’s allegations of copyright infringement, allowing those claims to proceed in his federal court.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Grissom proceeded to the bedroom where Matthews took Kopf's young children.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Kentucky is the 17th ranked team in the nation, and will look to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament with a deep run through the SEC Tournament, but will have to get by an Oklahoma team that has their backs against the wall.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The bad Santas take Sherry as a hostage, though, and use her as a human shield to get by the cops who’ve arrived on the scene.—
Mark Meszoros,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2025
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The announcement came days after thousands of United fans marched in protest against the club’s ownership in the face of cost cuts, ticket price rises and ongoing failure on the field.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Thousands of people marched in downtown Los Angeles Saturday to commemorate International Women’s Day and advocate for the restoration and expansion of women’s rights in the United States and worldwide.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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At least injured defenseman Jonas Brodin got on the ice with skating and skills instructor Andy Ness for the first time since his Feb. 28 injury at Colorado.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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He was forced to get on the boat when Lagi picked the pizza man, and he was forced to take part in the game of chance that would ultimately send him home.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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And, because everyone knows that the best things in life come in multiples, snagging stack-worthy jewelry sets made out in your metal-of-choice is the ultimate way to go.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sunday’s fifth episode set in Thailand showed Lochlan making out (clip below) with a confused-looking Saxon while the brothers were partying with Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood) and Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) on a yacht.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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