as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
traffic was inching along at a snail's pace work on the project is moving right along
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Recent Examples of along
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Companies emerging from the lab are often too far along for R&D grants but not far enough to meet the milestones venture capitalists expect.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
The urge to follow along in real time can be strong, especially during crises.
—Annie Margaret, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Hundreds of thousands of people along Florida's eastern coast were urged to stay out of the water on Tuesday amid dangerous rip currents.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Companies emerging from the lab are often too far along for R&D grants but not far enough to meet the milestones venture capitalists expect.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Preposition
Passing a government funding bill to avoid a shutdown would require at least some Democrats to go along.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
The urge to follow along in real time can be strong, especially during crises.
—Annie Margaret, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for along
Adverb
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But since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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That could mean fewer H-2A investigations moving forward.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Air defenses downed or suppressed 52 drones, the air force said, with the missile and six drones impacting across three locations.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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More than 28,000 migrants have arrived in small boats across the Channel so far this year.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Following the indictment, the FBI on Wednesday conducted a raid near Augusta, Georgia, arresting leaders after years of allegations that the church operated like a cult and preyed on military communities nationwide.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That was Kevyn Adams’ main focus in the offseason, adding Michael Kesselring and Conor Timmins on the blue line and defensively sound forwards Josh Doan and Justin Danforth.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Including Collin Graf, the Sharks already have 13 forwards who are projected to be on the NHL roster this year.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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The award of this contract continues the recent strong momentum Serco has seen in defence, with the sector comprising over 80% of our order intake in the first half of 2025.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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One of the main challenges facing the economy is the strained relationship between Beijing and Washington as disputes over technology and geopolitics mount.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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From the ninth century onward, Venice was one of the world’s great merchant trade cities.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Halfway through their hike, Vengrinovich’s friend decided to return to base camp while Vengrinovich and the rest of the group proceeded onward.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Nir Kshetri does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The ripple effects extend far beyond individual users.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The group chanted, sang and screamed at a group of agents in military fatigues and masks who walked back and forth on the building’s roof.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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No barbs being thrown back and forth.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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