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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Another factor is how preschool has been shown to help children better cope with separation anxiety from mom or dad.—
Daryl Austin,
Forbes.com,
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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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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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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If video game movies, especially those that already push the boundaries between film and television, are to have any longevity in Hollywood, then filmmakers have to do more than simply retell the games.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
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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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie becomes his hometown’s hype man The TK: The Harem of Elon Musk The L.A. Times Special: More immigrants opt to self-deport rather than risk being marched out like criminals Until next week, George Skelton — Was this newsletter forwarded to you?—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
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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Frequently Asked Questions Created for British soldiers during World War I, trench coats were designed to be extra-protective against the elements, made out of heavy-duty, waterproof cotton.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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That comes a few scenes later when Lively makes out with herself as Emily and Charity.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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