goes along

Definition of goes alongnext
present tense third-person singular of go along

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of goes along Apple goes along to get along Tim Cook generally seems keen to avoid expressing anything that might be perceived as a personal opinion in public. ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 Maybe that will be something for the Royals to consider at this goes along. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes along
Verb
  • Travel is highly favored as the month progresses, and the social atmosphere is alive with meaningful connections waiting to be made.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
  • As the virus progresses, dogs may suffer from abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That is exactly what this film cleverly does — pinpoints the insidious nature of far-right movements and the creeping rhetoric that has polluted our society.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Corey Scher is a postdoctoral researcher at the Conflict Ecology laboratory at Oregon State University, which does satellite monitoring in conflict zones.
    Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Then, Gronk comes along and that conversation.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Then Joe Biden and his corrupt administration comes along and makes matters worse, allowing thousands of criminals to enter our country illegally, pillaging Americans while being pampered in luxury hotels on our dime.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Now, as the investigation proceeds, the National Weather Service is advising residents to seek storm information from a variety of reliable sources.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
  • He is expected to make an initial court appearance in North Carolina before the case proceeds in federal court in New York.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Away goes the space normally occupied by pickup trucks and Weber grills.
    David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
  • From then on, the storytelling goes slack and perfunctory as sharks swarm and chomp on passengers and crew clinging for dear lives on rafts or slabs of plane wreckage.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • That’s the pressure that comes with being a superstar (not to mention having a $12 million salary).
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • When the Greek Independence Day Parade marches up Fifth Ave.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
    CBS News, 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

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“Goes along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20along. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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