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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
So far, the cat crew is getting along well and exploring their new home.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
However, when the students have difficulty getting along, a cheerleader named Addison (Meg Donnelly) and a zombie named Zed (Milo Manheim) team up to unite them.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Golden retrievers have long been among America's most-popular dog breeds, known for their friendly, easygoing nature, and getting along well with small kids and other canines.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The team is getting along fine without Janmark on the penalty kill, and one of the players being used is Savoie, a rookie.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
What's without question is that the longer a shutdown continues, the more pressure will be brought on essential services going to vulnerable people and federal workers getting along (either on the job or not) without pay.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The duo are known for their close collaboration while also getting along well with their boss of five-and-a-half years, Cheeks.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Sometimes first Tribals can be kind of bonkers if tribe lines are still being drawn, or if two people are really not getting along, or if someone is really loony tunes, or someone else is really fighting hard to stay.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Focus on getting along with others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
However, when the students have difficulty getting along, a cheerleader named Addison (Meg Donnelly) and a zombie named Zed (Milo Manheim) team up to unite them.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Golden retrievers have long been among America's most-popular dog breeds, known for their friendly, easygoing nature, and getting along well with small kids and other canines.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The team is getting along fine without Janmark on the penalty kill, and one of the players being used is Savoie, a rookie.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
What's without question is that the longer a shutdown continues, the more pressure will be brought on essential services going to vulnerable people and federal workers getting along (either on the job or not) without pay.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The duo are known for their close collaboration while also getting along well with their boss of five-and-a-half years, Cheeks.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Sometimes first Tribals can be kind of bonkers if tribe lines are still being drawn, or if two people are really not getting along, or if someone is really loony tunes, or someone else is really fighting hard to stay.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Focus on getting along with others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting along
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Worrying about finding a bathroom, coping with abdominal pain, and apprehension about symptoms starting or coming back all cause stress.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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The theme is an evolution of Glimmers, a macro trend from WGSN’s Future Consumer 2026 forecast that examines the coping tool for consumers as the world faces multiple crises.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Jan. 2026
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Redick said LeBron James, who didn’t travel with the team for the five-game trip, has done one-on-one work with coaches so far, and that the team is progressing from there in light of James being cleared for contact basketball activities.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Upon doing some research for more formal choices to match the nickname, the mom came across Margaret, which had a connection to her husband's grandmother.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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No New Yorker should have to fear losing access to health care -- and no nurse should be asked to accept less pay, fewer benefits or less dignity for doing lifesaving work.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Conversions can have other consequences, such as raising Medicare premiums, so a tax pro’s advice should be sought before proceeding.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Allow the coils to cool completely (about 20 minutes) before proceeding with the rest of the cleaning steps.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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But simply getting on the long list far exceeded Alexan’s expectations.—
Jeff Banowetz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sustainability leaders are getting on with it, less time on stage, more time in spreadsheets and supplier calls.—
Gus Bartholomew,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the actor didn't think the story of his character on all five of the Netflix series' seasons, Will Byers, and Will's longtime friend, Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), had been fully wrapped up going into the final episode.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Young was remarkably efficient, throwing three TD passes of 30-plus yards and going 15-for-20 for 206 yards.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Magallan said that most day care and child care providers are just getting by.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
4 Jan. 2026
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For many, that’s the difference between getting by and falling behind.—
Kam Shenai,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2026
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Local news has dined out for decades on the spectacle of the journalist marching into the shady business and demanding why the frozen meat has been stored in a mop bucket or whatever.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
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Videos and photos from Tehran and other cities posted on social media have shown protesters marching through streets from early this week, often chanting anti-government, pro-monarchy slogans and sometimes clashing violently with security forces.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Getting along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20along. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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