GET ON Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

get on

verb

Definition of get on

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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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 After months of negotiations, the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences got on board with the bill in late July. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 In the clip shared by Zentropa and sales rep TrustNordisk, Anne Sofie’s family tries to get on with life as usual, while a police car is patrolling in front of their home. — Annika Pham, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 United got on the board in the seventh minute thanks to an Orlando own goal, marking the earliest score for the Five Stripes this season. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026 People were getting on with their lives for the first time in more than a year. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on

Verb

Counseling in later life isn’t just for coping with loss and illness.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026
As millions struggle to keep a lid on bubbling panic, the family of Margaret Mattic must cope with the challenge of laying a soul to rest.

— Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of cope

Verb

In fact, Hal does so almost immediately so John can use his artistic skills to create a complex tunneling device for burrowing beneath the compound.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
As the business grows, employee owners' ESOP accounts do, too, without contributing a cent.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of do

Verb

Meanwhile, Florida teachers and adjunct professors are working full courseloads, grading papers, and often taking second and third jobs just to get by.

— José Javier Rodríguez, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
The greater macroeconomic stability has encouraged banks to lend more, while steep cuts to subsidies for gas, electricity and transport have pushed bills up faster than incomes, forcing many Argentines to borrow just to get by.

— Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of get by

Verb

But in comparison with that movie’s central character, Arash grows less single-minded as his daylong journey progresses.

— Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Melatonin remained substantially lower during the blue-light condition, whereas participants exposed to red light experienced a stronger increase in melatonin as the evening progressed.

— Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of progress

Verb

Brizé’s latest is about a woman swimming in the turbulent waters of middle management, trying to both appease her superiors and deal with problematic employees who can’t seem to get along.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
The success of Oasis Live ’25 — and the fact that the brothers are still getting along well enough to do press for their documentary together — has sparked rumors of a further Oasis tour, perhaps next year.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of get along

Verb

Drain in a colander and let cool for 10 minutes, or proceed as directed in your recipe.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
The whistleblower said that when officers raised concerns about liability for searching the tools against state guidance, agency leaders told them to proceed with the searches anyway.

— Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of proceed

Verb

Rather markets sending yields lower to account for a slower economy and cooler inflation, yields have marched higher.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Fast start for the Hurricanes The defense forced a three and out to begin the game and then Miami quickly marched 77 yards for a touchdown, with Darian Mensah connecting with Malachi Toney for two long passes, including a 23-yard touchdown.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of march

Verb

Warranty obligations, supply chain disruption, contractual risks, reputational costs and other company-specific exposures may come with limited capacity, restrictive terms or pricing that makes conventional transfer unattractive.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The family brunch also comes with pitchers of sangria or mimosas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026