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as in coped
to meet one's day-to-day needs
most college students can get along with just a few hours of sleep at night
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as in progressed
to move forward along a course
the preparations for the party are getting along just fine
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Recent Examples of got along
The relationship between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton has always been painted as a rivalry, even back when Prince William and Prince Harry still got along.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Apr. 2026
Apparently, the two had a friend-date dinner just a few nights before and got along really well, so Lala is caught off guard.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The two got along at first, jurors were told, with Cuomo at one point taking Fahim to a Los Angeles Rams game.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
And the campus’s real-life staff and the show’s crew apparently got along, which is a good sign should production need to return for a potential second season.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
Old differences fell away, and the two got along well.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Once in their preferred roles, the two got along reasonably well.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Some got along, others didn't – and some did, but don't anymore.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Early indications are that Schoen and Harbaugh got along extremely well during the Giants’ courtship and that the GM will be retained after showing as much enthusiasm as anyone for this hire.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Apr. 2026
Apparently, the two had a friend-date dinner just a few nights before and got along really well, so Lala is caught off guard.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The two got along at first, jurors were told, with Cuomo at one point taking Fahim to a Los Angeles Rams game.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
And the campus’s real-life staff and the show’s crew apparently got along, which is a good sign should production need to return for a potential second season.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
Old differences fell away, and the two got along well.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Once in their preferred roles, the two got along reasonably well.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Some got along, others didn't – and some did, but don't anymore.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Early indications are that Schoen and Harbaugh got along extremely well during the Giants’ courtship and that the GM will be retained after showing as much enthusiasm as anyone for this hire.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got along
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Lennie asked about how the audience coped with that.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sam coped with pain by avoiding movement and activity, swapping soccer for videogames.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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That progressed slowly to sending each other nudes.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Rogers fired wide from the ensuing chance, yet the sweeping move — teasing passes before going through the gears as play progressed upfield — was what Villa often desire, but can sometime lack.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Isbel took third on his hit when the ball got by right fielder Wenceel Pérez for a two-base error.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The previous record was the $36 million Saquon Barkley got by signing with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Athletics got on the board in the second after All-Star Jacob Wilson hit an RBI single.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rocchio got on base to lead off the fifth when first baseman Jonathan Aranda's botched a slow rolling grounder for an error and Steven Kwan followed with a double.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The team had been checking for ruins around the Bauhaus retail center before further commercial development proceeded in the area, continuing work started in 2011 with the discovery of an early Christian church there.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian struck a defiant tone as negotiations proceeded Sunday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Johannes then drilled a transition 3-pointer that got the home crowd fired up, though the Sun still managed to outscore the Liberty 23-21 in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The ban affects private destinations in the Bahamas managed by Carnival Cruise Line, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In a clip from the wedding, captured by CBS LA, the couple marched down the aisle to a dramatic stretch of the Star Wars soundtrack.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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At the same time, a group of Palestinians marched through the Giardini wearing the names of artists who have been killed in Gaza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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“Got along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20along. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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