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
Nicol Leon, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Then, using your fingers or a brush, swipe the stick just under cheekbones, along the forehead, nose, and chin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 July 2025
William Taylor, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, suggested that Putin has been stringing Trump along in an effort to gain more time to continue advancing on the battlefield.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2025
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Adverb
The remains of seven migrants who died after crossing the border were recovered from January to June along the Arizona border.
—Nicol Leon, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Then, using your fingers or a brush, swipe the stick just under cheekbones, along the forehead, nose, and chin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
Preposition
Elsewhere in the carousel, Rocky can be seen stomping and marching along in a video.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 July 2025
William Taylor, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, suggested that Putin has been stringing Trump along in an effort to gain more time to continue advancing on the battlefield.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for along
Adverb
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That failed to move forward, with the owners eventually selling the mall for $45 million to Midtown Opportunities in 2021.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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The singer is moving forward with a clean slate, even though her healing process is still taking shape.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
Preposition
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Wednesday's incident came amid a 700% increase in assaults against immigration and other federal agents carrying out operations across the country.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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But the underlying theme across all generations is the need for a family office that can evolve with scale, complexity, and strategic clarity.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Preposition
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Once again, a smiling Rodón showed his love for Judge, waiting for the right fielder near the Yankees dugout after recording his last out of the evening.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The Big Idaho Potato Hotel, located near Boise, Idaho, lets guests stay inside a six-ton potato-turned-Airbnb. Originally built to celebrate the Idaho Potato Commission, the spud traveled the country for seven years before it was converted into a unique tiny home.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Nikolaj Ehlers, Carolina Hurricanes Contract: $8.5 million x six years There were only three first-line caliber forwards who changed teams this summer: Marner, JJ Peterka and Nikolaj Ehlers.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas also joined Collier, while Aces guard Jackie Young and forwards Kayla Thornton from the Golden State Valkyries and Gabby Williams from the Storm also join Clark’s squad.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Preposition
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Smith’s deal highlights how, in today’s unmistakably commercialized era of college sports, universities are explicitly prioritizing revenue over all other forms of verifiable success.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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The ongoing heatwave conditions in the region appear to be keeping audiences outdoors, choosing sun over cinema, as evidenced by the drop in blockbuster collections, which experienced a decline of 35% week-on-week.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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With Dexter continuing onward these 19 years later, Dexter: Resurrection (which is now streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime) effectively blends the return of original characters from Dexter’s past, while adding in fresh characters that bring this captivating world to even greater heights.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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From the 1990s onward, governments increasingly relied on NGOs such as CARE International and Mercy Corps to deliver foreign aid.—
SARAH BUSH,
Foreign Affairs,
3 July 2025
Preposition
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To move beyond a reactive footing, organizations must invest in these intelligence disciplines and shift them from niche capabilities to a key corporate function integrated throughout the organization.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Russia is already one of the world’s most heavily sanctioned countries – punishments for allegations of US election interference, as well as other malign activities from Crimea to Syria to Britain and beyond.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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One 29-year-old woman, about 5 foot 6 and 114 pounds, walked back and forth on the path while taking photos.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Curry and Barkley's jabs have gone back and forth throughout the years, especially from their time at Capital One's The Match.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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