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
Jesus tried to get through the traffic on foot, but a van struck him.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s gonna be ups and downs, there’s gonna be obstacles, and that’s what life’s about, getting through it.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Some voices are still getting through Interested in more science behind the headlines?
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 26 Jan. 2026
The incident created a huge backlog of anxious passengers for those already at the airport, particularly those flying to Latin America who were trying to get through the security at departure gate 26.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s gonna be ups and downs, there’s gonna be obstacles, and that’s what life’s about, getting through it.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Some voices are still getting through Interested in more science behind the headlines?
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 26 Jan. 2026
The incident created a huge backlog of anxious passengers for those already at the airport, particularly those flying to Latin America who were trying to get through the security at departure gate 26.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get through
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For all the focus on United’s recent upturn in form, Fulham will arrive at Old Trafford on a run of just one defeat from their last eight league games.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Parking currently costs 4 euros — a little under $5 — per day, but Pernthaler says prices will rise to discourage visitors who arrive solely to take a quick photo.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
31 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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Taco Bell experimented with a Dirty Baja Blast, Jack in the Box has Twisted Sodas, and Sonic got in the game, too.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many are covered with sheets of hard ice that make getting in and out of neighborhoods still treacherous.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Video footage that appeared to be taken at the scene captured loud blasts and the sky glowing following explosions that began around midnight and lasted about two hours in the area of Diori Hamani International Airport.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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In June, she was invited to appear before the Federal Trade Commission as a panelist to explain the harms of PGM from a consumer fraud perspective.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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