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
Zoox chose Las Vegas due to its hefty concentration of tourists near the strip and the fact that a drive to the airport doesn’t require getting on the highway.
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Salvador Rodriguez,annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Colorado finally got on the scoreboard in the sixth.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Wolff took the space Voloder gave him to get on the end of the pass and nick a touch on the ball.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
San Francisco should be getting on this potential trade immediately.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Salvador Rodriguez,annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Colorado finally got on the scoreboard in the sixth.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Wolff took the space Voloder gave him to get on the end of the pass and nick a touch on the ball.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
San Francisco should be getting on this potential trade immediately.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
Verb
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Encourage healthy coping strategies.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sidelined since July 15, the WNBA star is dealing with being out for an extended period of time — and coping with being on the bench has been a seemingly unwelcome transition.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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In addition to higher rates and fewer terms, Rocket also charges closing costs, which Third Federal does not.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is done through communication of leadership goals.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Because sometimes, the slow erosion of a relationship isn’t caused by infidelity at all, but by the quiet ache of a partner who gives just enough to get by.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Seattle can get by playing Witherspoon against 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends) because the two-time Pro Bowler is able to punch above his weight.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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If left untreated, these infections can progress from the outer ear and lead to serious complications such as deafness, facial paralysis, or balance problems.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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If untreated, the illness can progress into a chronic phase, which may remain silent for years but can eventually cause serious complications, including heart rhythm problems, an enlarged heart or digestive issues.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
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The silky gel gets along with every curl type (our testers ranged from 2A to 3C), encasing spirals of all patterns in a pliable cast that helps keep them buoyant.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Caiman gets along with both people and other dogs, and his favorite activities include couch cuddles, chew toys, playtime with canine friends and leisurely walks.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has pitched the short-term extension as a way to keep the government open so negotiations can proceed on fuller budget talks and cross-party negotiations on the expiring Obamacare subsidies.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Epstein reference in this week’s new lawsuit might give the Times an opening to question Trump about the matter if the case proceeds to the deposition phase.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Cougars got the ball to start and marched down the field and scored.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead of buckling to the pressure, McCarthy and company marched down the field and put together three impressive scoring drives.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The first strike actually came defensively.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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