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
Dasha Litvinova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Occasionally, arguments break out among various groups — sometimes along racial lines — when competition for scarce trips grows fierce.
—Eli Tan, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
There are other shows that are in my sort of realm that are further along in possibly getting a reboot.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Preposition
Both sides are preparing a warm weather campaign on the battlefield, where a war of attrition has killed tens of thousands of soldiers on both sides along the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line.
—Dasha Litvinova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Occasionally, arguments break out among various groups — sometimes along racial lines — when competition for scarce trips grows fierce.
—Eli Tan, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Adverb
Then, follow along during the game to view live odds and hedge pre-game bets.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
There are other shows that are in my sort of realm that are further along in possibly getting a reboot.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for along
Preposition
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Sometimes the couple books adjacent cabins, or a balcony stateroom with another across the hall, depending on what offers the best price.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Their friends moved from across the city into the house next door, and a third couple, the brother and sister-in-law of Raffi’s best friend, bought another home in the row.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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The government did not put forward any witnesses to provide testimony.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 May 2025
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Chen, drawing on her background in gymnastics and athletic training, emphasizes a critical educational gap: most people move only in one plane—forward.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Preposition
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Similarly, in October 2023, Orange County investigators used the technology to identity Michael Ray Schlicht of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, whose body had been found in 1974 near in unincorporated Laguna Hills, now the city of Aliso Viejo, California.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The American Red Cross, which is helping those displaced or in need of support following the tragedy, said in a Facebook post that the incident happened near 27th Street and Highland Boulevard.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Preposition
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After over a year of updates, Spike Lee has dropped the first teaser for his upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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Amid a broader slip in stock futures, Disney’s stock was down just over 3 percent in pre-market trading, while Netflix was under by 6 percent and Warner Brothers Discovery down about 4 percent.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
Adverb
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The talent management division of Anthony Kimble’s Arrested Industries has been building its international talent roster since launching in February, and will represent Ciancimino and Long going forwards.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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With Rantanen signing ahead of free agency, this leaves Marner’s competition in free agency to forwards like Brock Boeser and Nikolaj Ehlers, which Marner has a separation of in terms of individual production.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Preposition
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These myths persist because the industry is still evolving, and many brands are learning to measure beyond what experts now consider to be superficial metrics, like likes or follows.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Trips and experiences can be booked for dates that better suit Mom’s schedule and make a lasting impression beyond May 11th.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Wednesday onward should be dry and sunny, and temperatures will rise through the week, reaching the mid- to upper-90s over the weekend.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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From August 2024 onward, Glamel still handles distribution of DVF product in the Greater China region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
Preposition
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But the people who worked alongside us all those years responded with ear-to-ear grins.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Protagonist Pictures is handling worldwide sales alongside augenschein Sales.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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