GETS ALONG Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

gets along

verb

present tense third-person singular of get along

as in copes

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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as in progresses

to move forward along a course the preparations for the party are getting along just fine

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Recent Examples of gets along While on Field Trips with volunteers, Diamond has also proven to be an extremely great walker, calm in the car and gets along great with kids and other dogs who match her serene lifestyle. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2026 After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026 Who gets along with whom in the British royal family seems to be a daily matter of conversation. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 June 2026 In May 2026, Meyer told PEOPLE that everyone gets along seamlessly. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Scenes like the one last Thursday show this is a group that gets along, and the Lions are banking on that translating to the field Sundays. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends. — CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026 But everyone gets along, which is good. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets along

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Hollis buries herself in work in an attempt to escape her complicated grief, while aspiring filmmaker Caroline copes by making snarky remarks and bristling at her mom's efforts to connect.

— Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Gemini copes through logic and distraction, while Pisces feels everything at once.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026

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The hot temperatures are expected to persist at least through the weekend, and temperatures may be forecast to be higher as the week progresses, depending on how much influence the heat dome is expected to wield.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Temperatures will slowly rise each day as the week progresses.

— Sean Macaday July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of progresses

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That’s around $5 billion, more than eight times the amount collected in fees, and the lead left gets by far the biggest portion.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Josh, who wants to be an investigative journalist, is an idealist in a PBS T-shirt (and with a PBS tote bag) who gets by on family money and is incapable of taking care of himself in any practical way.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026