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as in coping
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 progressing
to move forward along a course
the preparations for the party are getting along just fine
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Recent Examples of getting along
The former couple is reportedly not getting along at the moment, especially after Hewitt accused Davidson of being a deadbeat dad to their daughter, Scottie Rose.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
Nicholas Elliott Sometimes, the best way to demonstrate your interpreter bona fides is by getting along with a filmmaker who’s notorious for being difficult.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
In this sketch, a group of women worries about whether their husbands in the other room are getting along.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2026
The Shards were there with our cast of Love Story, and everyone’s getting along.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
But more recently the two have shown signs of getting along.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
There is something about community and communication and getting along with each other — and that happens in full movie theaters, and not sitting around living rooms watching on television.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Pratt, who is the author of two books on wildlife and holds lectures on getting along with the natural world, said there is something bigger at stake than removing mountain lions from the Santa Monica or Santa Ana mountains.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
So far, the cat crew is getting along well and exploring their new home.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
Nicholas Elliott Sometimes, the best way to demonstrate your interpreter bona fides is by getting along with a filmmaker who’s notorious for being difficult.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
In this sketch, a group of women worries about whether their husbands in the other room are getting along.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2026
The Shards were there with our cast of Love Story, and everyone’s getting along.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
But more recently the two have shown signs of getting along.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
There is something about community and communication and getting along with each other — and that happens in full movie theaters, and not sitting around living rooms watching on television.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Pratt, who is the author of two books on wildlife and holds lectures on getting along with the natural world, said there is something bigger at stake than removing mountain lions from the Santa Monica or Santa Ana mountains.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
So far, the cat crew is getting along well and exploring their new home.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting along
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Tamar Braxton is coping with a recent health scare.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Kate Gosselin is getting real about what life has been like following fame, which included unhealthy coping mechanisms to manage empty nest syndrome.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Tomlin said that Metcalf is progressing well from his ailment and is expected to play Monday when Pittsburgh takes on the Miami Dolphins.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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While there were positive signs that the Spurs ace would be progressing toward a comeback to face Doncic, James, and the rest of the Lakers, San Antonio is playing it cautious with the current and future face of its franchise.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Pop these strips on dry teeth while doing skincare or your makeup, and then brace yourself for a dazzling white outcome.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Al Hilal’s celebrations were ultimately short-lived, after Renato Gaucho’s Fluminense beat them 2-1 in the quarter-finals and in doing so became the only non-European team to make the last four of the tournament.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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White, who helped launch UFC into a global sports empire, insisted inclement weather will not keep Sunday’s spectacle from proceeding as scheduled.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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However, Google is still proceeding cautiously.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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There are few things in this world more sanctimonious and hypocritical than left-wing sportswriters getting on their faux moral high horse.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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In the 1970s, Black members focused on getting on committees that affect civil rights and justice.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Why should Miami pay a bonus for things not going well?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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But to style it for everyday, opt for going with a mix of colors to keep things from looking too formal.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Traffic was getting by only on the far right side.—
Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Martin Necas found Gabriel Landeskog sneaking in backdoor on the left side, his pass getting by Cody Ceci and Scott Laughton and Forsberg having no chance at Landeskog’s equalizing snap shot.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There will be bands, floats, marching groups and Santa.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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Another sack leads to a stop Pitt was marching down the field again, but the duo of Rueben Bain and Ahmad Moten combined for a sack to set the Panthers back.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Getting along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20along. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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