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
And just how much can a buyer save by going without a mortgage loan originator and the commission that goes along with using the originator?
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
China lives on shipping, and that shipping all goes along the Chinese coast.
—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
Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
China lives on shipping, and that shipping all goes along the Chinese coast.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes along
Verb
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As the season progresses, getting that balance back could be just as important as any trade deadline addition.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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After such an emphatic opening display from the holders, few would bet against Messi adding to his 16 World Cup goals as the tournament progresses.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Cohesion is the trick, and color does most of the work.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Nor does a forecast cone capture every place that may experience dangerous conditions.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Chevalier is seeking that salary and the power that comes along with it.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But the World Cup comes along every four years.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Verb
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After firing the fatal shot, the soldier proceeds to walk back, away from the vehicle, the video shows.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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If the project proceeds to full construction, the existing infrastructure provides the advanced equipment and expertise needed to move the project on a faster timeline, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Verb
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How deep that review goes, experts said, will largely depend on what investigators find on the ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The depth comes with questions.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, this is the president’s fifth time attending the conference in person and comes amid heightened global turmoil, with the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine expected to loom large over the summit’s economic and geopolitical agenda.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The old Interview With the Vampire is dead, but AMC’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles novels marches ever forward, growing stronger and more powerful with time.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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The center's main tower features the words from President Obama's speech on the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama marches – stamped on the ceiling and sculpted with concrete into the outer walls – offering a look into the past and hope for future from the South Side of Chicago.—
Irika Sargent,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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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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