as in to progress
to move forward along a course
everything was going along swimmingly until you interfered
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Recent Examples of go along
Trump campaigned on a platform of clamping down on immigration, and his administration has moved swiftly to investigate and prosecute local officials who do not go along with federal immigration enforcement priorities.
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Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Rejecting the district’s decision to terminate the cook is one example of the changing dynamics at CPS, where previous boards typically went along with school administrators on personnel and other matters.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Trump goes with his gut and the world goes along for the ride
Justice Department seeks death penalty for man who killed fellow supermax inmate in Colorado
Will Trump move Space Command from Colorado again?
—Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Yet, along with the positives that go along with this tactic, comes the opportunity for fake influencers to take advantage of small brands.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Rejecting the district’s decision to terminate the cook is one example of the changing dynamics at CPS, where previous boards typically went along with school administrators on personnel and other matters.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Trump goes with his gut and the world goes along for the ride
Justice Department seeks death penalty for man who killed fellow supermax inmate in Colorado
Will Trump move Space Command from Colorado again?
—Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Yet, along with the positives that go along with this tactic, comes the opportunity for fake influencers to take advantage of small brands.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go along
Verb
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Keep an eye on the cats' body language when they get used to each other from behind a door: if their ears are flattened, their fur standing on end, or their body posture rigid, this is negative body language, and things should not progress just yet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The experience of drinking French wine isn't about quantity but about savoring small servings and moving up in wine quality as the meal progresses.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Additionally, if there are any steps that are confusing, now is the time to do the research or watch a video.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 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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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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She was photographed being marched out of the courthouse in handcuffs.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
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Many of them have also sent troops to march in the parade, alongside Russian servicemen.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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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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The soccer legend and onetime Spice Girl just wish everyone could get along and are apparently over the situation.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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There was potential for the Bills to select a middle linebacker who could push Spector for the backup job behind Bernard, though the right value never came along during their nine selections.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Solomon is leaning into his jazz influences and believes younger music fans are ready to come along with him.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2025
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The main reason the studios and independents go abroad to shoot is money.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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So how did Combs go from wearing a glamorous bespoke white suit on the steps of the Met Gala a few years back to now being allocated 20 pieces of clothing he's permitted to wear at a courthouse just 5 miles away?—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Sometimes, a player just goes off on an incredible streak of shooting.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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While responding to a call after a two-car collision, Chim goes off on one of the drivers, as well as Gerrard (Brian Thompson), who has stepped in as interim captain until a replacement can be determined.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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“Go along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20along. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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