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
Buzz around gold has rippled through markets this year — but silver has been quietly going along for the ride, culminating in a new record high that analysts say could double in the coming years.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
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.
—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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On Thursday night, though, with a new head coach in the fold and a change in the style of play progressing, New York’s offense appeared to have an answer for such tactic.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, in Memphis, the deployment is progressing more slowly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition to being a stickler for city ordinances, Rader was known to participate heavily in outside activities like leading his son’s Cub Scout group and doing administrative tasks at the Christ Lutheran Church.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The trailer will be available as part of free animation sample project teaming Unreal Engine and Agora Studios to produce free animation sample project, allowing animators to see what other animates are doing.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If something feels unusual, pause and verify before proceeding.—
Collyn Wainwright,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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While a simple majority suffices in the House of Representatives, the Senate still has a 60-vote requirement to close debates before proceeding with a majority vote to pass a bill.—
Garret Martin,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The hilarious clip shared on Saturday by @fluffyfinny27 shows the golden retriever, 4-year-old Finny from Wales, in the United Kingdom, going into the poster’s bedroom and hanging around near her bedside cabinet to start his routine.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bold hues are the name of the game, whether this means going for the kind of saturated, chili pepper–adjacent red that flooded the runways of labels like Ferragamo or embracing autumn’s fascination with all things deep purple, courtesy of an earrings pair that pays homage to the humble eggplant.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two-way rookie Travis Hunter is slowly coming along.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Derek urged Jen to work on her turns, especially in the Cha Cha, but said that her performance quality is coming along.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Establishing such leadership and marching confidently with it into the future—this is the mission of our generation.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Tigers, marching toward all-time greatness, won the next three games in Detroit to win the trophy.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As D’Angelo is remembered in the coming months, the singer hopes that anyone who’s not familiar with his life’s work takes away the right lessons.—
Elise Brisco,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Wang also seemed to sense that an engagement was coming.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If going off Wi-Fi cold turkey seems too extreme, Aguiar suggested giving kids a bit of time on devices as needed before taking them to do something else.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of the penalty the Ferrari driver was handed, F1's governing body, the FIA, stated that Hamilton's argument of going off track to manage his brake failure situation was not justifiable.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Going along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20along. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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