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Recent Examples of along
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
For years, residents living amid the tracts of suburban sprawl and bucolic farmland along Santa Clara County’s southern reaches often traveled upwards of an hour by car to seek cardiac care in San Jose.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Lauren Ashley Bishop, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
Follow along on Instagram for updates.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
The robotics race is quickly splitting along geographic lines.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
For years, residents living amid the tracts of suburban sprawl and bucolic farmland along Santa Clara County’s southern reaches often traveled upwards of an hour by car to seek cardiac care in San Jose.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Follow along as Santa swaps his sleigh for a Carnival cruise ship!
—Lauren Ashley Bishop, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
Follow along on Instagram for updates.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for along
Preposition
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The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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There is a chance for rain and snow, especially across northern and western areas.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Let’s look back on 2025 fantasy misses to look forward and avoid making the signature mistake of each whiff come the 2026 draft season.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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For 51 minutes on Saturday night, Boise State junior forward Andrew Meadow was locked in.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Thursday will have a high near 78 — and a low of 67 at night.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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During this time frame, a narrow, intense lake-effect snow band, only about 10 miles wide, will be capable of thunder, wind gusts near 35 mph and near-zero visibility at its peak.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The final postseason for the conference as currently constructed was a downer from the first half of Boise State’s blowout defeat to Washington (in the LA Bowl) onward.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Surgeons generally accept patients from age 18 onward, once facial growth is complete, with no strict upper age limit provided overall health is suitable.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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At that point, VMI had led for more than seven minutes of game time, Mizzou just over 12.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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That’s a notch short of eBay, which raked in just over $20 billion in its latest quarter.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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And this is a place for electronic equipment, mobile phones, computers—this is something about trading and being able to import and so forth.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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But this game was back and forth for quite some time, including the ensuing Hurricanes drive as quarterback Carson Beck led the way on a 15-play touchdown series with a CharMar Brown rushing score from four yards out.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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That would certainly give her a bond with her older siblings, and give her mother something to worry about beyond her grades.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The rechargeable bulb, which lasts up to 72 hours, allows 12 color options beyond the typical warm white, from nervous system-soothing red (ideal for a bedtime wind down) to mood-boosting blue.—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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When asked about the committee’s spending, a spokesperson for McGuire’s campaign said the Super Bowl fundraiser was held alongside Atkins, who for years held fundraisers at the NFL championships.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Now, 40 years later, Toby reflects on growing up surrounded by magic and how working alongside his parents over the years has shaped both his life and career.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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