along 1 of 2

preposition

Definition of alongnext
as in across

Related Words

Relevance

along

2 of 2

adverb

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of along
Preposition
The tragedy prompted several lawsuits, along with numerous calls to remedy the dangers and minimize speeds along that section of PCH. — City News Service, Daily News, 27 July 2026 Police are urging anyone with information about Waddell's whereabouts to come forward, specifically asking fishermen, boat operators and residents along Grenada's southern coastline to report any sightings that could assist in the search. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026
Adverb
Hosting monthly problem-sharing clinics, where teams bring along tricky live problems, can surface solutions that groupthink suppresses. — Michael Muthukrishna, Fortune, 23 July 2026 On Wednesday, the would-be hero was Landen Roupp, who was cruising along in one of the cleanest outings of his career so far, striking out seven in six innings. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for along
Recent Examples of Synonyms for along
  1. across
  2. forward
  3. near
  4. onward
  5. over
  6. forth
  7. beyond
  8. forwards
Preposition
  • However, if a British Powerball ticket buyer wins, they will not be offered a lump-sum payout option and can only receive the jackpot split across 30 annual payments.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • At sunset, everyone will release their lanterns across the water.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of across
Adverb
  • Last week, state officials were invited to a meeting with community leaders to discuss a path forward.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • The only blemish for Kansas City came in the 75th minute with Katie Scott fouling forward Emma Sears in the box.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of forward
Preposition
  • Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux on Friday as flames raged out of control.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The company has since expanded to North Carolina to do similar projects in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Piedmont Triad International Airport near Greensboro and Raleigh–Durham International Airport.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of near
Adverb
  • From 2022 onward, Lozano has held multiple central office roles, including chief of staff, executive director of professional standards and labor relations, executive director for behavioral threat assessments and chief safety and security officer.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • As the war to capture the Iron Throne rages on, Criston marches onward with his men, including Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), to put a stop to the Rivermen reaching King’s Landing and aiding Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy).
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of onward
Preposition
  • In Kansas, a Sedgwick police chief used Flock license plate readers to track his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend’s vehicles 228 times over four-plus months, The Wichita Eagle reported in 2024.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • After controlling the ball twice with his head, Bouanga sprinted into the box and coolly lifted it over goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland and into the net.
    — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of over
Adverb
  • Whatever the boundaries may be, decide on them ahead of time so you aren’t caught going back and forth, trying to quickly make a rule in the moment.
    — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026
  • The game went back and forth before Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and England edged Julián Quiñones, Raúl Jiménez and Mexico 3-2.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of forth
Preposition
  • He is caught in a cycle of being unable to keep a job while trying to maintain a lifestyle far beyond his means.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • Miners, traditionally passive validators, could become active payment facilitators, securing new revenue beyond block rewards.
    — Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • Starting forwards Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody sustained serious knee injuries earlier this year, and are expected to be out most of next season.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • By braking the inside wheels while driving the outside wheels forwards, the system allows the SUV to rotate through 360 degrees on the spot.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of forwards

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