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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
While the competitors enter as individuals, their goal will be to get on– and stay on– the strongest team by any means necessary, because in this game the bakers must create incredible edible works of art to grow their teams and avoid elimination.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Fans and the media have been calling for Sanders to get on the field.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Now, the talks are to make sure Hamas and Israel get on board with the details on the release of the remaining hostages being held in Gaza.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Today, a Gilmore Girls would not get on the air.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Fans and the media have been calling for Sanders to get on the field.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Now, the talks are to make sure Hamas and Israel get on board with the details on the release of the remaining hostages being held in Gaza.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Today, a Gilmore Girls would not get on the air.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
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The virtual event is intended to give participants emotional support, new coping skills and encouragement.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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This additional level is especially important for older folks who are exercising vigorously, and for those coping with or recovering from injury or illness.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Five times in these league championship series, the home fans have shown up and done their thing.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But some residents in Altadena whose homes were destroyed feel the utility company should have done more to protect them.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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To get by offensively, Rajaković is going to have to stagger his prolific scorers pretty strongly.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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On the streets of London, Mike is hustling to get by.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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As that game progressed, Martinelli had to show different sides to his game.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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On the positive side, research also finds that people who take GLP-1 drugs have a lower risk of progressing to worse stages of diabetic retinopathy and blindness.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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These are two people who genuinely really get along and develop a real friendship.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Willful threats of high tariffs are not the right way to get along with China, the ministry spokesperson said.—
Victor Loh,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2025
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Other projects that will proceed with this funding include expansions to WeGo's bus fleet and site acquisition for a new bus operations and maintenance facility.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Oct. 2025
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Trump hosts Milei just days after the White House agreed to proceed with a $20 billion bailout of Argentina.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Timberview marched down the field before Steven Hall found Trysten Shaw in the corner of the end zone to put the Wolves back in front.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rojas appeared in four postseason games in 2024 as the Dodgers marched to the World Series and defeated the New York Yankees, giving Rojas his first championship ring.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hiring has rapidly changed since AI agents and interviewers came into the picture.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The discussion comes amid a huge surge in spending on data-center infrastructure.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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