as in progresses
to move forward along a course
everything was going along swimmingly until you interfered
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Recent Examples of goes along
China lives on shipping, and that shipping all goes along the Chinese coast.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
That's one of the things that goes along with it.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
There is a certain symmetry that goes along with Nilan and Miller going into the Hall together, of course.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Apple goes along to get along Tim Cook generally seems keen to avoid expressing anything that might be perceived as a personal opinion in public.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Maybe that will be something for the Royals to consider at this goes along.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The rising cost of higher education and the student loan debt that often goes along with it are significant factors driving more students toward short-term programs, research shows.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
That means visitors get access to world-class skiing—and the lively après scene that goes along with it—with little traffic on the roads or in the lift lines.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
James Whitaker’s cinematography leans into a blue-hued, grubby aesthetic that gives the film a gritty charm, while touches like the chant that goes along with the film’s title card perfectly add to its aesthetic charms.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
That's one of the things that goes along with it.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
There is a certain symmetry that goes along with Nilan and Miller going into the Hall together, of course.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Apple goes along to get along Tim Cook generally seems keen to avoid expressing anything that might be perceived as a personal opinion in public.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Maybe that will be something for the Royals to consider at this goes along.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The rising cost of higher education and the student loan debt that often goes along with it are significant factors driving more students toward short-term programs, research shows.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
That means visitors get access to world-class skiing—and the lively après scene that goes along with it—with little traffic on the roads or in the lift lines.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
James Whitaker’s cinematography leans into a blue-hued, grubby aesthetic that gives the film a gritty charm, while touches like the chant that goes along with the film’s title card perfectly add to its aesthetic charms.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes along
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As the investigation progresses in this four-part docuseries, Stephen reveals the turbulent family dynamics that shaped his childhood, including his father Ron — a violent Vietnam War vet grappling with PTSD — and his mother, Margie, who divorced Ron in the '90s.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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David Fine as Scorpius does an enormous amount of heavy lifting by injecting urgency and pathos, despite his character’s timid personality.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Start somewhere, show up fully, and when something bigger comes along, put your name forward.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The only realistic way this project proceeds at the scale being discussed is through heavy taxpayer support, new public borrowing or diversion of transportation funding from other priorities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The person believes what the AI says and proceeds to fall into a doom-and-gloom spiral.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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With enough optimization and intervention, their argument goes, the body can be manipulated into becoming fully knowable, mastered, perfect.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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At Tuckernuck, Americana charm goes hand in hand with sweat-ready formulations — serving up looks for the studio, the nail salon, and every setting in between.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Down bodies, but never faith, the Timberwolves’ mission marches forward a few troops lighter, but the belief as firm as ever.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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Dating to the 1960s, Odom was part of the civil rights movement, offering nursing services during Chicago Freedom Movement marches.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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