getting along

Definition of getting alongnext
present participle of get along

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of getting along 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 On the second charter, the galley’s main problem is that Ben and Ellie are getting along … too well? 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting along
Verb
  • Hansen had been filming for years, often using the camera as a personal coping mechanism.
    Lise Pedersen, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
  • That means finding coping mechanisms that work not just in moments of crises, but that reduce overall anxiety in the long run too.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And yes, despite his agent saying Crosby is progressing in his rehab from knee surgery, his long-term health is a question mark.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The Kings said Murray is progressing in his recovery after missing the past seven games with a left ankle sprain, but he has not been cleared to return.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • One way of doing this is to not give them building permits.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • How Often To Clean Baseboards Stein recommends dusting your baseboards monthly and then doing a deeper clean with vinegar every 3-4 months.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Republicans are instead taking over the floor with their own speeches, proceeding under regular order but operating outside the normal time limits that are customary when debating legislation.
    DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Republicans are instead taking over the floor with their own speeches, proceeding under regular order but operating outside the normal time limits that are customary when debating legislation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And really just getting on the board first in these tournaments really matters.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • But Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are the exceptions after literally going from unknowns to household names in, like, a week.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Chris Beard, the former UT coach, guided his team to an unlikely semifinal berth, but the early exit for a Texas squad that never really found its footing this season in going 18-14 had the Longhorns riding the bubble.
    Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Federal employees are guaranteed to receive back pay once the shutdown ends, according to a 2019 law, but getting by until then can be hard.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • As oil prices rise, gas is marching toward $4 a gallon.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
  • In the son’s bedroom, a sleigh bed from Knosen Antiques takes pride of place, where Mark Hearld’s Squirrel & Sunflower wallpaper sends a parade of woodland creatures marching across the walls.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026

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“Getting along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20along. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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