as in progressing
to move forward along a course
everything was going along swimmingly until you interfered
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Recent Examples of going along
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.
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Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In exchange for going along with his redevelopment, the five plaintiffs were to receive a unit in the new building.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Democrats faced a fair amount of criticism from their ranks over going along with keeping the government open back in the spring.
—ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
For the longer route, riders will get into a little bit of eastern Shawnee, going along Holliday Drive, Renner Road and Johnson Drive.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In exchange for going along with his redevelopment, the five plaintiffs were to receive a unit in the new building.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Democrats faced a fair amount of criticism from their ranks over going along with keeping the government open back in the spring.
—ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
For the longer route, riders will get into a little bit of eastern Shawnee, going along Holliday Drive, Renner Road and Johnson Drive.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going along
Verb
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And medicine is progressing at astonishing speed.—
Renaud Foucart,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dylan D’Epifanio, Northwood, QB The 6-foot-3 sophomore is progressing with 1,167 yards and 11 TDs for the Timberwolves (3-2).—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nearly half of Gen X plan to continue working in retirement, or are already doing so, generally out of necessity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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These efforts give visitors new awareness of the homegrown organizations doing vital nonprofit work across Puerto Rico, as well as a way to support meaningful work happening on the island.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Grants are then funded, starting from the top-scoring grant and proceeding down the list, until the budget is exhausted.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Both Suzuki Lancaster and Loriotti confirmed that sales teams are proceeding with greater caution as the market landscape shifts.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Harris felt Jill Biden never forgave her for going at Biden hard during the 2019 primary debate.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Rams were 3-6 going into the bye week in 2023 and almost knocked off Detroit in the wild card round.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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More recently, when asked how her next book was coming along, the author and founder of the Zando imprint Gillian Flynn Books admitted to PEOPLE this past May that trying to write a new novel in the shadow of her beloved 2012 thriller is no small feat.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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CoComelon is evolving from the cartoon world of baby JJ to a live-action classroom for its upcoming series The Melon Patch — and their popular nursery rhymes are coming along for the ride.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Addyson is also marching in the Macy’s Day Parade again this year with the Great American Marching Band and will march in the Rose Bowl Parade with the Music For All Honors Marching Band.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to legend, models were tested by soldiers marching in unison to simulate shaking.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dwindling inventory levels might eventually bring prices back up, especially if demand will grow in the coming months as a result of lower borrowing costs.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Shelby County Coroner’s Office told the outlets the cause of death will be finalized in the coming weeks.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly, fireworks started going off overhead.—
Autumn Barnes,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison previously said Decker may have scoped out a hiding location before going off the grid using his extensive military and outdoor survival training.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Going along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20along. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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