GONE ALONG Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

gone along

verb

past participle of go along

as in proceeded

to move forward along a course everything was going along swimmingly until you interfered

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Recent Examples of gone along Listen below from the moment Swig addresses competitors, both those that have come and gone along with Cars & Bids below. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 Oct. 2026 Traditional Republicans who have supported, or at least gone along with, the party’s attacks on Muslims and immigrants and its rejection of democratic norms have spoken out against cracking the door open for anti-Semites. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026 So far, no cinema chains have seemingly gone along with the boycott (NewsCord falsely reported one was going to ban the film, then retracted the claim). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 But Florida lawmakers haven’t gone along, and the mandates are still in place. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Often, their wives or some combination of their children or siblings have gone along on these trips. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 Martone has quickly proved pretty special as well and hasn't just gone along for the ride in the playoff push — he's tried to drive that train straight into the postseason. — CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 Ever since the top two seeds reached the state final in 2022, not much has gone along with what’s expected in the Div. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026 She has been increasingly stressed out as her shift has gone along. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026

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The Rebels opened with a run play that gained just 1 yard and proceeded to go three-and-out, then UGA’s Nate Frazier ripped off a 46-yard run on the Bulldogs’ first offensive play to spark an opening touchdown drive.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Femi proceeded to dump Reed off the stage and onto several tables below.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of proceeded

Verb

Once you're done moving about for the day, settle into the deluxe oceanfront room—the resort's most popular—and lie on your bed beneath the 16-foot-high wood ceilings, watching the waves lap the beach out your picture window.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Mitchell said that while she was heartened by the fact that such lawsuits are being filed less frequently, there is still work to be done, hence the necessity of the motion approved Tuesday.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of done

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Food trend experts are betting the coming year will bring it even closer to your stovetop.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
For the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often come with menopause.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of come

Verb

Everybody raves about the myriad of health benefits that comes along with dry brushing—from physically exfoliating your skin and eliminating strawberry skin to increasing blood flow and potentially diminishing the appearance of circulation.

— Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
While the country is known worldwide for its running heritage, Nairobi hadn't quite caught up to the hype until Chepkor came along.

— Sharon Machira, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of come along

Verb

Trump said Sunday that fresh attacks were highly unlikely as talks to end the conflict progressed, despite both ⁠countries reporting that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz.

— Deena Zaidi,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026
As her term progressed, however, fundraising withered after legislative leaders severed a bundling agreement with the state party and Assemblymember Carl DeMaio urged donors to give to his organization, Reform California, directly.

— Liam Russell, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of progressed

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This lyrical additive, in the past, has gone a long way toward cutting Wavves’ sugary juvenilia with charming self-awareness.

— Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026
Still, school board elections have come and gone, and the committee’s chair, Jitu Brown, has lost his seat.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of gone

Verb

And apparently, my skin wasn't the only one that got along with these pads.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026
Whether that announcement is marriage- or pickleball-related remains to be seen, but not everyone coming back together got along in the Big Brother house, so how does Chen Moonves feel about Jason De Puy and Kamu Kirk being reunited?

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2026

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