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along

[uh-lawng, uh-long] / əˈlɔŋ, əˈlɒŋ /
ADVERB
ahead
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms


ADVERB
near
Synonyms
Antonyms


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During a large earthquake, sudden movement along the fault causes pressure inside the fluid-filled rock to drop rapidly.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who went along on the trip, said that the two sides would discuss the issue soon, though didn’t hint at when.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Earlier this year in January, four shark attacks were reported along the New South Wales coast over two days.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The polycarbonate grille form dominates the down-the-road aspect, with its nailhead-like pattern illuminated along the perimeter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

He’d seen her walking along the road yesterday.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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