as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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Recent Examples of get through
Lifeguard training is a trying time for people trying to get through that training and secure a job for the summer.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
At some points, lines to get through security stretched out the door of Bush Airport, local Houston station KHOU 11 reported.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
But, fortunately, there was still time to get through the elimination.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Whether the show is about light slowly creeping in on the longest night or an uncomfortable journey someplace, somewhere, marching bands have only eight minutes to get through to each person’s soul.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
At some points, lines to get through security stretched out the door of Bush Airport, local Houston station KHOU 11 reported.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
But, fortunately, there was still time to get through the elimination.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Whether the show is about light slowly creeping in on the longest night or an uncomfortable journey someplace, somewhere, marching bands have only eight minutes to get through to each person’s soul.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get through
Verb
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The rookie arrived in Charlotte in May.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The big moment comes amid the HBO Max drama's breakout success and after the pair was photographed out together several times on Globes weekend.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Keke Palmer isn’t letting a busy schedule get in the way of her winter routines.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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And how would all those cars get in?—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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These encounters appear to act like a refueling system, delivering fresh gas that can keep the black hole quietly active for long periods.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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