GET ON (TO) Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

get on (to)

verb

Definition of get on (to)

as in to realize

to come to an awareness of by the time the CIA got on to the terrorist plot, it was already in progress

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However, the research team realized that the powerful electron beams inside the microscope can change the structure and chemistry of sensitive battery materials, and produce misleading results.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Nafousi continued experimenting with sampling and brand activations, but soon realized that greater investment in advertising and awareness was needed.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of realize

Verb

No explosives have been discovered at the affected aircraft or broadcasting facilities.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
What the international team did hearkens back to the days of old, when American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of discover

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In a series of videos posted across social media, Basabe can be seen raising his voice, holding his cellphone in people’s faces and engaging in tense conversations while campaigning.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
And provided the House flips Democratic, Republicans could see a procession of impeachment trials for Cabinet members — and perhaps even the president.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of see

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The Times reached out to the actor’s representatives for details including the birth date and gender of the child but did not hear back.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Now, the Serbian public is waiting to hear what will come out of a review into some of the longstanding probes after the student movement promised there will no longer be untouchable officials.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of hear

Verb

In it, a young kid traverses New Orleans to fish, goes door to door selling his game, and learns how to drive, among other things.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Regardless, there’s a fascinating swing from FOMO (fear of missing out) to JOMO (joy of missing out), and today’s women are learning that alone time is important for personal growth.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2026

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