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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
On the second charter, the galley’s main problem is that Ben and Ellie are getting along … too well?
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
There were reports that the two weren’t getting along not so long ago, when Andrew was first stripped of his titles.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Feb. 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
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
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
There were reports that the two weren’t getting along not so long ago, when Andrew was first stripped of his titles.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Feb. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting along
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Here are tips for managing, coping, and thriving.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rather than helping users develop coping skills, Halpern said, a purely affirming chatbot relationship can degrade those skills over time.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, the work is not progressing.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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McGrath said Monday Dolton’s lawsuit against the insurance company is progressing, as the insurance company’s motion to dismiss the case was recently denied.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Similarly, Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said in December that the bank is doing a lot more because of AI.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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An officer monitoring a vehicle X-ray machine did not detect anything wrong with the vehicle, but another officer doing a physical inspection spotted the woman’s foot, according to the complaint.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Iraqi state is proceeding carefully.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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League sources have told The Denver Post that Gordon is eager to play and help the Nuggets out of a rut, but the team has been proceeding with extra caution.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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And really just getting on the board first in these tournaments really matters.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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It’s reported that an average $222,222 salary is what players are getting on top of another unique piece of this league – equity.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Collin Sexton came of the bench to score 28 points for the Bulls (26-38), who have lost 16 of 19 after going 23-22 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks were held to less than 100 points for only the seventh time and had their fourth-worst three-point shooting performance of the season, going eight for 34.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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For those who worked part-time while raising children, or who’ve spent decades just getting by with little chance to save for retirement, old age can hit hard.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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As cold weather continues to slam the South, the stories of how people and animals are getting by continue to filter in.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The flutter cap sleeves are an additional fun and feminine detail, as well as the pearlescent buttons marching up the front of the dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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One of the pictures shows the men marching through a field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Getting along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20along. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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