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
Unfortunately, the new addition did not get along with their current pets, so the family brought the black cat to Oceana County Animal Friends in hopes of finding the pet a new home.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 July 2025
At a time when the American government's tariff policies and 51st state talk about Canada are creating tension, the people of Detroit and Windsor seem to be getting along just fine, thank you.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
When introducing new ducks or geese to an existing group, caregivers should proceed with care to avoid conflict—keeping at least three that get along well, and avoiding mixing birds of very different sizes, which can lead to bullying.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
China and the European Union can’t seem to get along, despite sharing a common foe in U.S. President Donald Trump and his trade war.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 July 2025
At a time when the American government's tariff policies and 51st state talk about Canada are creating tension, the people of Detroit and Windsor seem to be getting along just fine, thank you.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
When introducing new ducks or geese to an existing group, caregivers should proceed with care to avoid conflict—keeping at least three that get along well, and avoiding mixing birds of very different sizes, which can lead to bullying.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
China and the European Union can’t seem to get along, despite sharing a common foe in U.S. President Donald Trump and his trade war.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Rents spiked despite anti-gouging laws, insurance companies were slow to pay out claims, and even people whose homes hadn’t been completely destroyed were often coping with costly and dangerous damage from smoke and toxic chemicals that required them to relocate for months.—
Rebecca Keegan,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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From there, Glenn climbed the ladder, progressing from assistant defensive backs coach for the Browns to defensive backs coach for the Saints, to Lions’ defensive coordinator in 2021.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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The country had turned against Argentine manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino and there was little hope that the CONCACAF giants would progress from Group C that featured Poland, Argentina and Saudi Arabia.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The Great Lakes freighter sank — one of the largest on Lake Superior ever to do so — during a violent November storm in 1975 while carrying Minnesota ore.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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The audience knows more about Jane than Xavier does.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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Also Monday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at another agency – the Department of Education – for now.—
Rene Marsh,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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The court split along ideological lines on Monday, with the conservative majority clearing the way for the Trump administration to proceed with plans to lay off some 1,400 employees at the Department of Education (DOE).—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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While dwarf varieties of foxglove (Digitalis spp.) will often get by without staking, taller types tend to become top-heavy.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The company sold enough to get by, but the Curly Kit marked its first major success.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
11 July 2025
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In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The friend who spoke to CNN said relatives later told him the captives were marched 200 meters to Tishreen Square, where they were lined up and executed.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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The Padres got on the board in the third when Arráez singled home Martin Maldonado, who had doubled and advanced to third on a wild pitch.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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There sure was plenty to like for the Twins, from all the walks to Christian Vázquez driving in three runs — his first RBIs since June 8 — to Correa getting on base four times, including three times to lead off an inning.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
23 July 2025
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On the other hand, far more controversial CEOs such as Adam Neumann at WeWork and Dennis Kozlowski at Tyco made out lavishly, misappropriating funds from their corporate treasuries while steering their companies into the ground.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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The wedding cake featuring a large creation of Boo, the couple's dog which was made out of sugar.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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