as in to progress
to move forward along a course
everything was going along swimmingly until you interfered
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Recent Examples of go along
And when people go along to get along, deeper damage can follow.
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Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Even in cases where Republican presidents have attempted to cut back on research for budgetary reasons, Republicans in Congress haven't gone along, in many cases joining with Democrats to provide science agencies with budget increases.
—ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
Miami had several opportunities to tie the game as things went along, stranding runners in scoring position in each of Crochet’s last three innings.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
For the longer route, riders will get into a little bit of eastern Shawnee, going along Holliday Drive, Renner Road and Johnson Drive.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
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Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Even in cases where Republican presidents have attempted to cut back on research for budgetary reasons, Republicans in Congress haven't gone along, in many cases joining with Democrats to provide science agencies with budget increases.
—ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
Miami had several opportunities to tie the game as things went along, stranding runners in scoring position in each of Crochet’s last three innings.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
For the longer route, riders will get into a little bit of eastern Shawnee, going along Holliday Drive, Renner Road and Johnson Drive.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go along
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Follow your interests so passion fuels progress.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The issue is that the team might need more help as the season progresses.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump has done less of this in his second term, preferring to twist arms and lobby lawmakers privately this time.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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In April, after the court ruling, Omni again sought a wrecking permit but could not proceed with demolition until securing overlay approval.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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More Tech on the Horizon Thanks to advancements in laser technology, 3D printing, and AI, the development of new types of lenses is proceeding at a faster rate.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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North Crowley took the opening kick of the second half, and Harris marched the Panthers 67 yards for a score.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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After the speeches on the Capitol steps, the crowd marched to 8th Street and then back toward the Capitol.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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My older sister and I didn’t get along for most of our lives.—
A Dialogue,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Everybody knew everybody and got along.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Then, in the 2000s, digital came along and helped teams speed up their creative processes, research and more, with the internet providing better insights.—
David Mahbub,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But now a new movie has come along with a distinct focus.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Russell’s touchdown came 3 plays after Green ran for 35 yards on the first play of the possession that began at midfield.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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The multi-styler comes with all kinds of attachments, including several long barrels, two smoothing brushes, a round volumizing brush, and a smoothing dryer.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said the 22-year-old man did not go with him to the hospital.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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