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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
Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
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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
Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
But everyone gets along, which is good.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
There’s the fact that no one gets along with Andrew after his recent scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Jan. 2026
Every patron, from fisherman to tourists, gets along just fine.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Bernie also gets along well with other dogs.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Everyone gets along really well.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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
Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
But everyone gets along, which is good.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
There’s the fact that no one gets along with Andrew after his recent scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Jan. 2026
Every patron, from fisherman to tourists, gets along just fine.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Bernie also gets along well with other dogs.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Everyone gets along really well.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets along
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Meanwhile, Annie as played by Tess Barthélémy copes in two ways with being surrounded by caricaturish oppressors.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Another interesting storyline will be how El Hadji Malick Diouf copes with Saka’s attacking threat down the Arsenal right.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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As the investigation progresses in this four-part docuseries, Stephen reveals the turbulent family dynamics that shaped his childhood, including his father Ron — a violent Vietnam War vet grappling with PTSD — and his mother, Margie, who divorced Ron in the '90s.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Josh, who wants to be an investigative journalist, is an idealist in a PBS T-shirt (and with a PBS tote bag) who gets by on family money and is incapable of taking care of himself in any practical way.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Even a guy who normally gets by with just his wallet will appreciate this best-selling bag from Osprey.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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David Fine as Scorpius does an enormous amount of heavy lifting by injecting urgency and pathos, despite his character’s timid personality.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Dinner gets on the table faster.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Kyle says a teary good-bye to everyone, gets on a boat, and is let out in the deep blue water, heading back to civilization, heading over each rocking swell, not into the future, but somehow into the past.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Start somewhere, show up fully, and when something bigger comes along, put your name forward.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The group closely manages its propaganda and marketing with several guides that members must strictly adhere to.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Venue operator Live Nation — which manages more than 300 facilities across the country — initially hoped to build a permanent amphitheater nearby, but scrapped those plans in 2023 after the Irvine City Council ended negotiations.—
Clay Marshall,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Once the plane is in position, TaxiBot disconnects and the aircraft proceeds with takeoff as normal.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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New York Attorney General Letitia James also welcomed the decision, saying her office would continue fighting to protect federal funding while the lawsuit proceeds.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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