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along

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adverb

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
Preposition
Nestled along the sandy shores of Siloso Beach, the resort is adorned in tropical greenery, while peacocks wander freely across the gardens, hornbills perch in the frangipani trees and dinosaur-like monitor lizards sunbathe by breakfast tables. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Located along the southern end of Greece's mainland, the Peloponnese is the perfect mix of coastal elegance and city charm. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
As the offseason continues to trudge along, there will likely only be more rumors swirling the longer Rodgers takes to sign with a team. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 Some highlights: Lilo and Stitch - This is the furthest along and has a trailer for its upcoming May 23, 2025 release. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for along
Recent Examples of Synonyms for along
Preposition
  • This episode of In Depth With Graham Bensinger will also debut in broadcast syndication across the U.S. this weekend.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Last week’s first round-up of Episodes 1-3 opened to $11 million across three days.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • At the same time, the college sports industry has aggressively moved forward with the expectation the settlement will soon take effect.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Flavor Flav is owning up to his mistakes — and moving forward.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • While some teams are hoping for a strong close to the season in an attempt to climb the standings, others are quietly hoping to remain near the bottom of the standings to maintain better draft lottery positioning.
    Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • One person died in a multi-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 20 near Carrier Parkway on Saturday morning, officials with the Grand Prairie Police Department said.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • The video went viral on TikTok, with 1.6 million views and over 45,000 likes.
    Deanna Marie Lowe, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Lyle Menendez frequently leaned over to jot down notes.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Soccer can be tedious to watch unless the midfielders and forwards have enough ability to overcome the sport’s stiff barriers against offense.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The loss also spelled the end for the collegiate careers of guard Alvaro Cardenas and forwards Tyson Degenhart and O’Mar Stanley.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • That makes this research applicable not just to Mars, but to planets orbiting other stars too, with the underlying idea of looking for habitable environments beyond our solar system.
    Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • It was brought by Arizona State swimmer Grant House and Oregon (now TCU) basketball player Sedona Prince on behalf of a class of over 10,000 athletes who played NCAA Division-I sports from 2016 onward.
    Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Yes, the top that your grandma likely wore in the ‘40s and ‘50s that continually spiked in popularity from decades onward.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • The model joined the likes of such guests as Lisa Rinna, who turned the occasion into a family affair alongside her daughters Amelia Gray and Delilah Belle.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Currently, Furious 7, alongside A Minecraft Movie, are leading presales for Friday in China, according to ticketing and entertainment platform Maoyan.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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