get with the times

phrase

: to understand and change to fit what is now happening and accepted in the culture

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These girl groups need to get with the times. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026 Well, Swinney's hesitance to dip into the transfer portal and his refusal to get with the times in general has been the most significant factor, and Clemson has fallen behind other schools in this new NIL era as a result. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025 Based on Honda's recent announcement, the company is looking to get with the times and follow suit. Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 And despite attempts to get with the times, like supersizing the burgers, Royal Castle stuck with tradition. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get with the times

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“Get with the times.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20with%20the%20times. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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