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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2
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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Humor alleviates stress, and serves as a valuable coping mechanism, helping individuals to reframe challenges & foster resilience.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Like Venice, Barcelona and other historic European cities, Bruges has been struggling to cope with overtourism.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 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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Some neurological issue that will progress quickly.—
Greta Morgan
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Verb
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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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Filling should still jiggle slightly (in the middle only) when done.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The appeal -- as well as the ongoing appeal of Trump's $83 million judgment in the E. Jean Carroll civil case and half-billion-dollar civil fraud case -- is proceeding on uncharted legal grounds as Trump wields the power of the presidency in his defense.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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The first half of the film proceeds essentially as a play for four characters.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Nothing got by Courtney as the Orioles beat the New York Yankees 3-2. 1968 — Montreal and San Diego were awarded National League franchises as the league expanded for the first time in seven years.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Everybody’s just trying to do enough to get by, and that just wears you out.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 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
Verb
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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 9 Jun. 2025.
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