as in progresses
to move forward along a course
everything was going along swimmingly until you interfered
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Recent Examples of goes along
Maybe that will be something for the Royals to consider at this goes along.
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Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The rising cost of higher education and the student loan debt that often goes along with it are significant factors driving more students toward short-term programs, research shows.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
That means visitors get access to world-class skiing—and the lively après scene that goes along with it—with little traffic on the roads or in the lift lines.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
James Whitaker’s cinematography leans into a blue-hued, grubby aesthetic that gives the film a gritty charm, while touches like the chant that goes along with the film’s title card perfectly add to its aesthetic charms.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
Asked if O’Donnell is someone who just happily goes along with whatever the France family decides, NASCAR executive vice president Ben Kennedy, France’s nephew, scoffed and shook his head.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Yet surveys show that since the 1990s, there’s been remarkably little progress in getting men to take on more household work and the mental load that goes along with it.
—Jelena Kecmanovic, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
That may not seem like a huge deal, but considering how aggressively Alex Cora tries to exploit matchups as the game goes along, not having Rob Refsnyder or someone with his skillset is going to be a problem.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Everyone but Paul just goes along for the ride.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The rising cost of higher education and the student loan debt that often goes along with it are significant factors driving more students toward short-term programs, research shows.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
That means visitors get access to world-class skiing—and the lively après scene that goes along with it—with little traffic on the roads or in the lift lines.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
James Whitaker’s cinematography leans into a blue-hued, grubby aesthetic that gives the film a gritty charm, while touches like the chant that goes along with the film’s title card perfectly add to its aesthetic charms.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
Asked if O’Donnell is someone who just happily goes along with whatever the France family decides, NASCAR executive vice president Ben Kennedy, France’s nephew, scoffed and shook his head.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Yet surveys show that since the 1990s, there’s been remarkably little progress in getting men to take on more household work and the mental load that goes along with it.
—Jelena Kecmanovic, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
That may not seem like a huge deal, but considering how aggressively Alex Cora tries to exploit matchups as the game goes along, not having Rob Refsnyder or someone with his skillset is going to be a problem.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Everyone but Paul just goes along for the ride.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes along
Verb
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More service center locations may be added as the transition progresses, the USDA said.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the month progresses, your attention shifts closer to home.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So does Soderbergh’s camera, which begins sniffing and roving about the space like a dog unleashed.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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So does Delta Air Lines, which also ranks high with customers and is now the country’s most profitable carrier.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And, in the interim, if something better comes along in a trade, then moving on certainly is an option.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Then the county comes along to mow, which is paid out of our taxes.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The judge’s preliminary injunction applies only to public colleges and universities in the states that sued while the case proceeds through litigation.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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The temporary restraining order is expected to remain in place while the case proceeds, with further hearings planned to determine whether longer-term protections should be imposed.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Guzman knocks on the door, then goes behind a pillar.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hence, as the thinking goes, Zendaya’s thrall-like popularity with Gen Z and millennial viewers will act as an antidote to bad buzz.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the new show comes with the pedigree of a classic 1975 Sidney Lumet bank-heist movie, with Al Pacino roaring his way through the starring role.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Over the last several years, protesters have walked onto the 101 Freeway during demonstrations, including the George Floyd marches in 2020, pro-Palestinian rallies in 2024 and most recently, anti-ICE protests throughout 2025.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Goes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20along. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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