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
Every pet parent dreams their fur babies will get along, and while most do, a recent video revealed some can become attached at the hip, or in this case, attached at the stick.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Every patron, from fisherman to tourists, gets along just fine.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
The Redditor and her cousin have a long history of not getting along.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Ehlinger will get a chance to work with Payton, quarterbacks coach Davis Webb and a room that got along really well last year.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Every patron, from fisherman to tourists, gets along just fine.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
The Redditor and her cousin have a long history of not getting along.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Ehlinger will get a chance to work with Payton, quarterbacks coach Davis Webb and a room that got along really well last year.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
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Regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep are essential ways to cope with stress and stay healthy.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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After his brother died of brain cancer in 2011, Julian used opioids to cope with more than physical pain.—
Henry Larweh,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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This approval is a significant step forward and should open the doorway to a therapy that has clear clinical advantages for the patient with mCRPC who has progressed on one ARPI and has not received chemotherapy.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Engaging stakeholders transparently about DEI strategies and progress fosters trust and demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusivity.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The hearing will proceed as planned for April 17 and 18.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Over 100 students at the high school on Locust Grove Road, some of whom brought sleeping bags or decks of cards for down time, proceeded to play video games for 24 hours straight.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump's across-the-board tariffs will function like a national sales tax, driving up the cost of everyday necessities, including the food, medicine, clothing, and other essentials that families rely on just to get by.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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As a result, the vast number of garment workers, many of whom get by with a $200 minimum monthly wage, will be the hardest hit.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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The new trailer shows Smothers reading an excerpt from her book to a live audience when Nelson marches in.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
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Others involve new power lines marching through rural areas on enormous pylons — a prospect that riles up local residents against both the government and National Grid.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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To get on the ballot, the mayor must submit 15,000 signatures before a May deadline.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Beamer will get on social media to answer critics and stick up for his team.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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On The Cosby Show, Phylicia Rashad always delivered parenting moves that were knowledgable and made out of love as Clair Huxtable.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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If the leather look doesn’t match your style, then consider opting for a passport wallet made out of fabric or nylon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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