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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
But more recently the two have shown signs of getting along.
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Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
But more recently the two have shown signs of getting along.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
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
Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
But more recently the two have shown signs of getting along.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting along
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Perimenopause Hits Earlier Than Most People Realize The fatigue of perimenopause tends to arrive alongside mood changes, heavier or irregular periods, and difficulty coping with stress that used to feel manageable.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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These programs focus on finding healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress and anger.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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In the midst of a statistically impressive season, LaMelo Ball is doing it all for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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With its stunning natural surroundings, Lake Como is an idyllic destination to explore with a dog, and the Edition makes doing so in style entirely possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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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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With nothing going right, the Gators rallied.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Yet even before this interruption, the battle with jihadists was not going well.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Notably, Tuesday marks 60 years to the day that dozens of Latino and Filipino grape workers started marching from Delano to the California State Capitol in Sacramento – a march led by Chavez.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Getting along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20along. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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