goes along

Definition of goes alongnext
present tense third-person singular of go along

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of goes along 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 Asked if O’Donnell is someone who just happily goes along with whatever the France family decides, NASCAR executive vice president Ben Kennedy, France’s nephew, scoffed and shook his head. Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Yet surveys show that since the 1990s, there’s been remarkably little progress in getting men to take on more household work and the mental load that goes along with it. Jelena Kecmanovic, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes along
Verb
  • As the conversation progresses, dialogue options branch in real time as Phaedra shares more intimate details of what she's been going through and how the virus is evolving within her.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 May 2026
  • Dermatologists say that delay is one of the biggest barriers to effective care and one of the main reasons the condition progresses.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
  • Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.
    Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Start somewhere, show up fully, and when something bigger comes along, put your name forward.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 May 2026
  • Then, Gronk comes along and that conversation.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Allen, 31, a teacher from California, was arrested after the incident, and a judge ordered him Thursday to remain held in custody as the case proceeds.
    Phil Helsel, NBC news, 1 May 2026
  • For now, Allen will remain behind bars as the case proceeds, with the option to revisit his detention status at a later stage.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
  • The place was an ultra-slick design temple conceived by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck, and its high-wattage shellac invited a sort of anything-goes naughtiness.
    Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • November 22 – December 21 A choice today quietly shapes what comes next.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
  • The endorsement comes as ballots have begun arriving in Californians’ mailboxes at a critical moment in the race to lead the nation’s second-largest city.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • When the Greek Independence Day Parade marches up Fifth Ave.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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“Goes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20along. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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