along 1 of 2

preposition

Definition of alongnext
as in across

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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
Six of the windows along the facade of the flagship will depict a holiday journey through New York City with animation. — David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 People passed along birthday wishes, condolences, and general saludos. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Bernard suggests that Slayyyter’s newfound confidence in her work helped move the project along, allowing the team to create nine new songs in about three months. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Heartlake The Musical’ to audiences around the world, inviting even more children and families to sing along, celebrate friendship and discover the magic of creative storytelling together. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 Oct. 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
  • As part of orchestrating this project, Simon was also involved in securing visas for the various international performers, encountering in the process the uneven access to travel for cultural workers across classes, nationalities, and milieus.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Despite increasingly critical media coverage of AI and the spread of data centers across the US, one news network has been painting a more positive picture.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of across
Adverb
  • But two-way contract forward Keshad Johnson was available against the Nets after missing the Heat’s first three preseason games because of a right hamstring strain.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Anvary was tightlipped about whether the brand will continue to invest in microseries or more entertainment moving forward, saying executives want to see how the audience engages with this first attempt first.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of forward
Preposition
  • The suspect is said to have organized and carried out the detonation of at least four bombs between around 31 to 62 pounds at a depth of 230 feet to 263 feet near the Danish island of Bornholm.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Strongest winds will be near the foothills of the Santa Ana mountains.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of near
Adverb
  • The chain grew increasingly reliant on limited-time offers from the 2000s onward.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The new remote is compatible with all Amazon Ember TVs and Fire TV streaming devices from 2019 onward.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of onward
Preposition
  • Congress weighs competing proposals Anthropic’s draft enters a crowded legislative debate over how the United States should regulate frontier AI.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Conwell averaged 17 points per game and dished out 18 assists to four turnovers over the last three preseason games.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of over
Adverb
  • Crews relied on people going back and forth every 15 minutes with information.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The judge is looking back and forth between her computer and Ihnen.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of forth
Preposition
  • Deep Com Roots, the international sales arm of Spain’s ISII Group, is seeing that demand translate into sales beyond Spain.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Find one that properly supports your investing goals Looking to invest beyond your 401(k)?
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • Like Kaprizov and a slew of star forwards last season, Hughes and Makar could each be waiting for the other to sign first.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, just because a timeframe hasn't been announced to the public, that doesn't mean there is no internal timeframe that can be brought forwards and backwards as necessary.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of forwards

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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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