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
According to a report from FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, open teams receive typically 20-30% of what a team normally would get on any individual race weekend.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The Hurricanes got on the board first against the Fighting Irish after Beck threw a strike to Malachi Toney, who was draped by a Notre Dame defender, for a 28-yard touchdown catch.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
From the dugout, strategic leadership decisions are continuously made, such as in-game tactics to get on base or to get opposing players out, while business leaders often focus on short-term liquidity and long-term market share growth.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
If Tua Tagovailoa is healthy and the Dolphins get on a good offensive run, then no.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The Hurricanes got on the board first against the Fighting Irish after Beck threw a strike to Malachi Toney, who was draped by a Notre Dame defender, for a 28-yard touchdown catch.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
From the dugout, strategic leadership decisions are continuously made, such as in-game tactics to get on base or to get opposing players out, while business leaders often focus on short-term liquidity and long-term market share growth.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
If Tua Tagovailoa is healthy and the Dolphins get on a good offensive run, then no.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
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After all, what better way is there to cope with life's stressors than a silly little accessory swinging from your bag?—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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After her first two pregnancies, Jen Affleck used dancing to cope with her postpartum symptoms.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump has done less of this in his second term, preferring to twist arms and lobby lawmakers privately this time.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Though Good Boy gets by for a while on the strength of its performances and the sheer oddness of its plot, the flimsiness of its characters drains the film of energy long before its 110 minutes are up.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Emma Heming Willis gets by with a little help from her family.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Follow your interests so passion fuels progress.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The issue is that the team might need more help as the season progresses.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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My older sister and I didn’t get along for most of our lives.—
A Dialogue,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Everybody knew everybody and got along.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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In April, after the court ruling, Omni again sought a wrecking permit but could not proceed with demolition until securing overlay approval.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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More Tech on the Horizon Thanks to advancements in laser technology, 3D printing, and AI, the development of new types of lenses is proceeding at a faster rate.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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North Crowley took the opening kick of the second half, and Harris marched the Panthers 67 yards for a score.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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After the speeches on the Capitol steps, the crowd marched to 8th Street and then back toward the Capitol.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Russell’s touchdown came 3 plays after Green ran for 35 yards on the first play of the possession that began at midfield.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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The multi-styler comes with all kinds of attachments, including several long barrels, two smoothing brushes, a round volumizing brush, and a smoothing dryer.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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