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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In fact, some states are doing a pretty awful job at it.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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This young, attractive cabal that all seem so out of place in a show that normally does a really good job at making survivors look like survivors, not the cast of a CW show.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 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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His reaction then will probably be similar: share a laugh, enjoy a drink and proceed on good terms.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
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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Hours later, at least 2,000 mourners marched through the streets for Okunov’s funeral, according to media reports at the time.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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South Side Irish Parade at noon March 16 from 103rd Street and Western Avenue, marching south to 115th Street.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 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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As the House vote on the budget resolution looms, however, those on the right flank are searching for assurances in order to get on board.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
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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