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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
most college students can get along with just a few hours of sleep at night
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as in to progress
to move forward along a course
the preparations for the party are getting along just fine
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Recent Examples of get along
Once in their preferred roles, the two got along reasonably well.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
On the first charter of the season, the galley’s main problem was that Ben and Alesia couldn’t get along.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Still, the pair managed to get along.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The members of the board themselves don’t get along, either.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
On the first charter of the season, the galley’s main problem was that Ben and Alesia couldn’t get along.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Still, the pair managed to get along.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The members of the board themselves don’t get along, either.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
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Hansen had been filming for years, often using the camera as a personal coping mechanism.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator for the United Nations, called for additional humanitarian aid to help Lebanon cope with airstrikes between Israel and Hezbollah.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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The project has also progressed at an unusually rapid pace for American nuclear development.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Legislature has moved slowly on many bills, with some debated at length and progressing through one chamber only to be stalled in the other.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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So, this administration is doing it all backwards.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Experiencing that life cycle of knowing where my food comes from and watching my uncles do the butchering and then eating it the same day through slow roasting was really impactful for me as a kid.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The better idea, Stewart said, is to simply drop all of the bills and proceed with the status quo.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Demolition, which was tentatively scheduled for March 9 but delayed, could proceed any day.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Economists have expressed concern regarding the additional costs of these services, noting the financial risk for those already struggling to get by.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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The actor plays Lou, brutally dumped on her wedding day and struggling to get by as a social media copywriter for a tortilla chip company.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Combining country-rock with funk, hard disco, and Golden Age of Porn soundtracks, Mutiny After Midnight marches onto the streets and into the sheets.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, residents and organizers of the Detroit Tenants Union rallied together at Leland House, then marched to city hall, demanding support and accountability from city leaders.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The lower compartment can also hold several toiletry bottles to help prevent leaks from getting on your clothes.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Then, DeBruce pulled out his gun and told everyone in the store to get on the floor.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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One iconic moment came when Anna Wintour joined Anne Hathaway on stage to present the awards for best costume design and best makeup and hairstyling.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Still, nothing beats an original, so Baguette collectors better be on their game come Vogue Vintage Market time.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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