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
Dasha Litvinova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Occasionally, arguments break out among various groups — sometimes along racial lines — when competition for scarce trips grows fierce.
—Eli Tan, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
There are other shows that are in my sort of realm that are further along in possibly getting a reboot.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Preposition
Both sides are preparing a warm weather campaign on the battlefield, where a war of attrition has killed tens of thousands of soldiers on both sides along the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line.
—Dasha Litvinova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Occasionally, arguments break out among various groups — sometimes along racial lines — when competition for scarce trips grows fierce.
—Eli Tan, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Adverb
Then, follow along during the game to view live odds and hedge pre-game bets.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
There are other shows that are in my sort of realm that are further along in possibly getting a reboot.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for along
Preposition
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Sometimes the couple books adjacent cabins, or a balcony stateroom with another across the hall, depending on what offers the best price.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Their friends moved from across the city into the house next door, and a third couple, the brother and sister-in-law of Raffi’s best friend, bought another home in the row.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Moving forward, Sacramento Fire Marshal Jason Lee said the department will conduct a review of these fees every three to five years.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Preposition
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Similarly, in October 2023, Orange County investigators used the technology to identity Michael Ray Schlicht of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, whose body had been found in 1974 near in unincorporated Laguna Hills, now the city of Aliso Viejo, California.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The video’s metadata showed it had been taken near the Sycamore Gap tree on the same night it was felled; it had also been sent to Carruthers’ phone.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
Preposition
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Pro-Palestinian groups urged the European Broadcasting Union to exclude Israel over Gaza, where more than 50,000 people have been killed in the ensuing offensive by Israel, according to local health officials.—
John Revill,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Earle then posted a TikTok about the house, which went viral, amassing over 1.1 million views.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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The talent management division of Anthony Kimble’s Arrested Industries has been building its international talent roster since launching in February, and will represent Ciancimino and Long going forwards.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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Wagner is a potential All-Star and one of the best two-way forwards in the game under the age of 25.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Preposition
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Thanks in large part to the Paramount, headlines about murder and mayhem have been replaced by stories about new restaurants, new businesses, new apartments and new shows that are drawing rave reviews and audiences from the Chicago area and beyond.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Her pink lipstick, drawn far beyond the outline of her mouth, smiled without her.—
Patricia Lockwood,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Wednesday onward should be dry and sunny, and temperatures will rise through the week, reaching the mid- to upper-90s over the weekend.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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From August 2024 onward, Glamel still handles distribution of DVF product in the Greater China region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
Preposition
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That may be why the non-profit the Sesame Workshop inked the PBS deal alongside the new one with Netflix.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Teixeira is producing under his RT Features banner alongside Mariana and Kodeih.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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