1
as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on
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2
as in to do
to move forward along a course
find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign
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Recent Examples of get on
In the 79th minute, the team got on the board with a Lucy Bronze goal, followed immediately two minutes later by the tying goal from Michelle Agyemang.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
The Harbor Unit was able to get on board the boat and apprehend him.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Advertisers have been eager to get on board, and the tier is popular with users.
—Nikos Lemanis, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Even on this small scale, getting on the ballot will be a tough task, never mind actually winning.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
The Harbor Unit was able to get on board the boat and apprehend him.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Advertisers have been eager to get on board, and the tier is popular with users.
—Nikos Lemanis, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Even on this small scale, getting on the ballot will be a tough task, never mind actually winning.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
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This includes positive coping strategies such as reframing negative thoughts, practicing grounding techniques and seeking professional mental health support.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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With over 660 comments on the viral TikTok video, internet users can't cope with Nicole's way of cheering up her granddog.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The Great Lakes freighter sank — one of the largest on Lake Superior ever to do so — during a violent November storm in 1975 while carrying Minnesota ore.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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In the clips, which appear to have been taken during Prince Louis' 7th birthday shoot done by photographer Josh Shinner, George and Charlotte lift up Louis in one adorable moment, as the trio giggle, hold hands and pose on a gate in other cute shots.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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While dwarf varieties of foxglove (Digitalis spp.) will often get by without staking, taller types tend to become top-heavy.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The company sold enough to get by, but the Curly Kit marked its first major success.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
11 July 2025
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From there, Glenn climbed the ladder, progressing from assistant defensive backs coach for the Browns to defensive backs coach for the Saints, to Lions’ defensive coordinator in 2021.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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The country had turned against Argentine manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino and there was little hope that the CONCACAF giants would progress from Group C that featured Poland, Argentina and Saudi Arabia.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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At a time when the American government's tariff policies and 51st state talk about Canada are creating tension, the people of Detroit and Windsor seem to be getting along just fine, thank you.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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China and the European Union can’t seem to get along, despite sharing a common foe in U.S. President Donald Trump and his trade war.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Also Monday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at another agency – the Department of Education – for now.—
Rene Marsh,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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The court split along ideological lines on Monday, with the conservative majority clearing the way for the Trump administration to proceed with plans to lay off some 1,400 employees at the Department of Education (DOE).—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The friend who spoke to CNN said relatives later told him the captives were marched 200 meters to Tishreen Square, where they were lined up and executed.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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The money will go toward TEL U.S.'s technical training and research and development (R&D) facility in Southeast Austin.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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The story goes that the robbery occurred in broad daylight while occupants of Villa Nellcôte watched TV, having reportedly been conducted by Marseille drug dealers that Richards was said to have owed money to.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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