1
as in to cope
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 to progress
to move forward along a course
the preparations for the party are getting along just fine
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Recent Examples of get along
Although Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker have been married for years, Burruss’s mother, Mama Joyce, doesn’t get along with Tucker.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 May 2025
Before Sanders moved to Meadow Creek, getting along with the bear neighbors had been a challenge.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
By contrast, just 55 percent of parents who didn't get along with their ex said their children had adjusted well to the change.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Cosplaying and fandom also provide common ground that gives participants a space to communicate and get along no matter their background.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 May 2025
Before Sanders moved to Meadow Creek, getting along with the bear neighbors had been a challenge.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
By contrast, just 55 percent of parents who didn't get along with their ex said their children had adjusted well to the change.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Cosplaying and fandom also provide common ground that gives participants a space to communicate and get along no matter their background.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
Verb
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Going on plenty of walks and sticking to the dog's normal routine can all assist in helping your dog cope with a loss.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Young men might be more likely to suppress emotional expression, engage in risk-taking behavior, or use substances to cope with grief.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Whether Arsenal’s interest progresses will be determined by their key decision-makers.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Nvidia stated that the rollout of its new Blackwell GPU is progressing well, with these latest products now making up 70% of data center revenue in the previous quarter, indicating that Blackwell sales have roughly doubled from the previous quarter.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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One of his owners, Craig Leipold, did, back in January.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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Enter Ketamine To confirm the finding, the team did the experiment again.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
4 June 2025
Verb
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According to his ex, Diddy proceeded to open up a pornographic video on her phone and then summon a male escort named Anton to come over.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 June 2025
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The Pacers wound up winning the series in six games, and the Knicks proceeded to fire Thibodeau a few days later.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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With both Triston Casas and Romy Gonzalez out injured, the Red Sox have struggled to get by with little to no depth at first base.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 May 2025
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In the year 2081, Lucius Pasternak, a highly organized trans man living in the New York City Administrative and Security Territory, wants only to keep his head down and get by.—
Isle McElroy,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Holding a large military parade in Washington, DC, featuring tanks, helicopters, and thousands of troops marching arguably lacks a certain level of grace and dignity.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Some graduates marched from the ceremony to the protest at Milford Town Hall, still in their caps and gowns.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
Verb
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This could further exacerbate the challenges facing first-time homebuyers in the state, who are struggling to get on the property ladder due to historically high mortgage rates, rising prices, and growing housing costs.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Visiting an Aman is a bit like getting on a spacecraft destined for planet Luxury.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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It’s made out of a soft, silky material and has a relaxed fit that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Jennifer Lopez just kicked things off at the American Music Awards by celebrating the biggest songs of the year — and making out with several of her dancers.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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