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
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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Another big sales behemoth, Walmart also does quite a bit to maintain discounts competitive with Prime Day deals across all categories.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Linda also drags her daughter to a clinic for regular treatments, none of which seem to do any good.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 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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The disease progressed to Alzheimer’s dementia in 2023.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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In mitigation, Tottenham have built a squad that does possess the players to link the midfield and attack, but with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both out injured for the coming months, there is a need for more midfield players to be braver when progressing the ball.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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But like Milo, despite their size both breeds are noted for their good nature, being exceptionally friendly towards family and getting along well with small children.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Heath Flora likes to get along and have a good time.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Blake Treinen entered in the ninth and proceeded to allow three consecutive hits before yielding to Alex Vesia, allowing the Phillies back into the game again and once again raising massive questions about what solutions the Dodgers have to finish off games like this in October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 37-year-old right-hander proceeded to nearly tie the game, allowing three consecutive hits, with a Nick Castellanos double bringing in two runs.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 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 15 Oct. 2025.
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