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
Maybe that will be something for the Royals to consider at this goes along.
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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
That may not seem like a huge deal, but considering how aggressively Alex Cora tries to exploit matchups as the game goes along, not having Rob Refsnyder or someone with his skillset is going to be a problem.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Everyone but Paul just goes along for the ride.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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
That may not seem like a huge deal, but considering how aggressively Alex Cora tries to exploit matchups as the game goes along, not having Rob Refsnyder or someone with his skillset is going to be a problem.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Everyone but Paul just goes along for the ride.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes along
Verb
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But as the season progresses, that outlet diminishes.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the morning progresses, the radiant will continue to climb, but the sunrise and brightening skies will hinder visibility.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 37-year-old scores in bunches and does it efficiently, Redick said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Given the magnitude of it all and everything that comes along with being in the postseason, Charles Lee knows the gravity of home playoff games.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ladd is still open to acting if the right project comes along.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s before Morgan steals a necklace from a chintzy gift shop run by a Turkish gangster named Yusuf, who proceeds to kidnap the pair, intimidate them at gunpoint, and threaten their family, forcing them to perform an array of odd jobs to make up for the petty theft.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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On March 27, a judge in that case blocked the government following through while the lawsuit proceeds.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If everything goes according to plan, the tugboat carrying Timmy will have left the Baltic Sea by Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The decrease in approvals for citizenship comes amid fluctuations in those applying to naturalize.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Failure to do so comes with a fine of up to $32.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Over the last several years, protesters have walked onto the 101 Freeway during demonstrations, including the George Floyd marches in 2020, pro-Palestinian rallies in 2024 and most recently, anti-ICE protests throughout 2025.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 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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“Goes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20along. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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