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
But as the movie went along, the character evolved.
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
People have to go along with him doing these things.
—NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
Some commentators have suggested that had Americans had earlier access to the Zapruder film, the conspiracy culture that metastasized around the killing of JFK and the more generalized distrust of institutions that went along with it may not have been quite so powerful.
—Time, 20 Sep. 2025
MetroHub staff also can connect callers to a PI Solutions staffer who can meet in person or by Zoom to train residents on how to use different modes of mass transit, even going along on a few trips if new riders would like.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
People have to go along with him doing these things.
—NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
Some commentators have suggested that had Americans had earlier access to the Zapruder film, the conspiracy culture that metastasized around the killing of JFK and the more generalized distrust of institutions that went along with it may not have been quite so powerful.
—Time, 20 Sep. 2025
MetroHub staff also can connect callers to a PI Solutions staffer who can meet in person or by Zoom to train residents on how to use different modes of mass transit, even going along on a few trips if new riders would like.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go along
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The disease progressed to Alzheimer’s dementia in 2023.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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In mitigation, Tottenham have built a squad that does possess the players to link the midfield and attack, but with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both out injured for the coming months, there is a need for more midfield players to be braver when progressing the ball.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Another big sales behemoth, Walmart also does quite a bit to maintain discounts competitive with Prime Day deals across all categories.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Linda also drags her daughter to a clinic for regular treatments, none of which seem to do any good.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Blake Treinen entered in the ninth and proceeded to allow three consecutive hits before yielding to Alex Vesia, allowing the Phillies back into the game again and once again raising massive questions about what solutions the Dodgers have to finish off games like this in October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 37-year-old right-hander proceeded to nearly tie the game, allowing three consecutive hits, with a Nick Castellanos double bringing in two runs.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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On a Wednesday last fall, 20 federal agents marched with guns drawn into the building Nick Allen has called home for nearly 15 years, Allen told The Star last week.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then, with the best team of his Mississippi tenure, the Rebels marched to the playoff’s doorstep, only to stumble and fall in The Swamp just before crossing the threshold.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2025
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But like Milo, despite their size both breeds are noted for their good nature, being exceptionally friendly towards family and getting along well with small children.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Heath Flora likes to get along and have a good time.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Before the trio of prize winners came along, researchers thought that such immune tolerance occurred centrally, in the thymus, the primary lymphoid organ that sits in the center of the chest.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 Oct. 2025
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And then Elvis came along four years later, and there wasn't a woman in the top 25.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Though that number won’t grab headlines, the rushing attack passed the eye test against a Minnesota defense that came into the game second in the Big Ten in yards allowed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Set to come two weeks after the autumnal equinox, the harvest moon will provide several nights of bright moonlight in early October, the Old Farmer's Almanac added.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Milwaukee rewarded him with a two-year, $11 million contract in July, and, with Damian Lillard gone, Porter is now the point guard, which was confirmed by Doc Rivers a few weeks ago.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They Chiefs needed just five plays to go 97 yards for the TD.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Go along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20along. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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