as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
traffic was inching along at a snail's pace work on the project is moving right along
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Recent Examples of along
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 June 2025
The mountainous region along the coast is especially prone to mudslides, with numerous rivers at risk of flooding.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2025
One couple has been following along since Kansas, Acuna said.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
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Preposition
But even with more business activity flowing along the 5,500-plus mile border shared by the U.S. and Canada, how much do most TV and film industry insiders know about their neighbor’s media marketplace?
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 June 2025
The mountainous region along the coast is especially prone to mudslides, with numerous rivers at risk of flooding.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Adverb
More storms are expected to develop along the front, mainly along and north of Interstate 20, in the evening hours from 6 p.m. to midnight.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2025
One couple has been following along since Kansas, Acuna said.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for along
Preposition
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This shift comes as the administration dismantles numerous diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the federal government.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2025
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Advertisement The list reportedly included several different lawmakers across Minnesota, the Midwest, and the Capitol, as well as locations for Planned Parenthood.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
Adverb
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History has repeatedly shown that socialism doesn’t work, as ideas that seem good in theory often turn into a mess of government bureaucracy, inefficiency, and inertia, setting society and living standards back instead of moving them forward.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
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In 2026-27, Warriors guard Stephen Curry is slated to become the first player with an annual salary exceeding $60 million, and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will break the $70 million barrier in 2029-30.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Preposition
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Do not let that walking supplement commercial anywhere near Jax.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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The stabbing happened around 5:15 p.m. near the Grant Skate Park in the 1100 block of South Michigan Avenue, according to police.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
Preposition
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Cases of female breast cancer look set to to rise by 38% worldwide over the next 25 years, while deaths from the disease could increase by 68%, according to an analysis by international scientists.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Instead of the blonde she’s graced our screens with over the past 15 years, Madix wore a rich espresso brown wig with an all-red dominatrix-esque ensemble.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
23 June 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile, top-line forwards Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart — who finished first and second in voting for the Selke Trophy given annually to the league’s best defensive forward — also dealt with injuries late in the playoff run.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Per the teams’ roster breakdowns at The Ice Garden, the long list of players on expiring contracts includes notable players like forwards Hannah Miller, Michela Cava and 2024 PWHL MVP Natalie Spooner, defender Melissa Channell-Watkins and goaltender Maddie Rooney.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Preposition
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As major urban and symbolic targets come under direct attack, the strikes undermine diplomatic efforts, increase volatility in international markets, and raise the prospect of retaliatory actions that could extend far beyond Iran's borders.—
Amir Daftari
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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This year, Mississippi’s Hoover Sauce celebrates 50 years of making mouths in the Magnolia State—and beyond—happy.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
Adverb
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However, the ship did not appear to be noticeably listing, meaning Pyongyang is likely able to send it onward to the other port to inspect the vessel's electronics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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The Pacers trailed by double-digits from late in the second quarter onward.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Preposition
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The article was written alongside Jeanne White-Ginder, the mother of Ryan White, a young boy whose infection with HIV in the '80s helped to destigmatize the disease and rally mainstream American political support towards a cure.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Melanie Halsall serves as showrunner and executive producer on the series alongside EPs Ed Glauser and Becky Hartman Edwards.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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