GETS ALONG Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

gets along

verb

present tense third-person singular of get along

as in copes

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 progresses

to move forward along a course the preparations for the party are getting along just fine

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Recent Examples of gets along John teaches at a small, leafy college by day, while by night working on a book about rationalist philosopher Spinoza and dating his beautiful colleague Becca (Sofia Boutella), a professor of psychology who has a son with whom John gets along well. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 Who gets along with who, who is fighting with who, and how the dynamics within the family have shifted. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 While on Field Trips with volunteers, Diamond has also proven to be an extremely great walker, calm in the car and gets along great with kids and other dogs who match her serene lifestyle. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2026 After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026 In May 2026, Meyer told PEOPLE that everyone gets along seamlessly. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Scenes like the one last Thursday show this is a group that gets along, and the Lions are banking on that translating to the field Sundays. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends. — CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets along

Verb

Hollis buries herself in work in an attempt to escape her complicated grief, while aspiring filmmaker Caroline copes by making snarky remarks and bristling at her mom's efforts to connect.

— Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Gemini copes through logic and distraction, while Pisces feels everything at once.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026

Definition of copes

Verb

As the season progresses, with more data, the rankings should look more and more accurate.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
But as the season progresses, those crises compound, drawing in the expanding cast of characters and making Russ’s untenable situation harder to contain.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of progresses

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So does Frédéric Fontang, who coaches Jiří Lehečka, and Michael Russell, who coaches Taylor Fritz, and Jamie Delgado, who coaches Grigor Dimitrov.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The best form of flattery is imitation, and Robert Pattinson does an incredible impression of Chris Hansen for A24’s new movie, Primetime.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of does

Verb

The move was the latest sign of the tech giant succumbing to the draw of AI that remains deeply flawed — and the staggering amount of misinformation that comes along with it.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026
On Monday, Penta and Fenix showcased the good that comes along with professional wrestling – two men who know each other very well battling it out with important stakes attached.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of comes along

Verb

Moore breathes life into Mona, but manages to intertwine a sense of entitlement that nods to her former life as traditional housewife.

— Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
Benkert manages dozens of properties in Kauai and has boarded up two houses on the western side of the island.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026