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
One couple brought their two children, who get along well with my two children.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
On Thursday, Trump shrugged off the dispute, explaining that Musk and Altman just don't get along.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
Neighbors described him at the time as a nice kid who got along with others in the neighborhood.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
Dachshunds like Lady are known for being curious and friendly, getting along well with their owners and other dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
On Thursday, Trump shrugged off the dispute, explaining that Musk and Altman just don't get along.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
Neighbors described him at the time as a nice kid who got along with others in the neighborhood.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
Dachshunds like Lady are known for being curious and friendly, getting along well with their owners and other dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get along
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Practical tools and strategies for coping with stress and burnout.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Some athletes go to considerable lengths to cope: Runner and sports dietitian Holley Samuel, RD, CSSD, even moved to a warmer climate for a while, in part, to ease symptoms.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Florida will look to rebound from its worst offensive showing under Todd Golden with leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr. nursing a left ankle sprain but progressing well just two days after the injury.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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While tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been paused, the White House has warned that they could still be enacted if border security agreements do not progress.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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This is not hard to do, and Spotify knows, and has known, how to fix this problem for their users.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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Continue reading here Roger Goodell says 18-game NFL season is possible but ‘a lot of work to be done’ A Chiefs bar in Eagles country?—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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A couple of other tangible efforts are proceeding as planned.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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The resolution comes as House Republican leadership is stalled on how to proceed with reconciliation, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and top leaders pushing for a one-bill approach.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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Instacart’s Super Bowl commercial gets by with a little help from some friends.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the Dolphins could get by next season with a cheap combination of Dodson and Walker opposite Brooks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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Carrying signs, banners and flags of Mexico, Honduras, Argentina and other Latin American countries, the students marched a serpentine route from their 8th Street school through Sundance Square, stopping at the Tarrant County Courthouse before heading back to campus.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2025
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At one point, a group of protesters marched onto the 101 Freeway, putting traffic to a stop on one of the city’s main commuting roadways.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
2 Feb. 2025
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That means waking up at 5 a.m. each day and getting on the bus around 6:15 to arrive at school for 7:30.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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But the Bruins got on the board when Charlie McAvoy tipped a David Pastrnak shot past Fleury at 5:46 of the second.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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When law enforcement searched her home in January, authorities found gold coins, pieces of gold, a pink wallet with a $2,599 U.S. Treasury check made out to someone else, a 1953 Topps #1 Jackie Robinson MLB Brooklyn Dodgers baseball card and U.S. currency, according to the plea agreement.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Feb. 2025
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It’s still made out of Louisiana and very popular amongst Texan home cooks, as well as many others in the South who can find it at their grocery store or on Amazon.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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