as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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Recent Examples of get through
If even a die-hard Huppert admirer like me has trouble getting through it, why would a casual cinephile bother?
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
There's no shame in having a love affair with coffee—after all, how else are we supposed to get through the day?
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Some of you might join me in needing a second cup of coffee or tea to get through the morning.
—Mark Russell, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 8 Feb. 2026
From a handy travel document organizer to a $10 luggage scale, these travel accessories and gadgets will help everyone get through the check-in line headache-free.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
There's no shame in having a love affair with coffee—after all, how else are we supposed to get through the day?
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Some of you might join me in needing a second cup of coffee or tea to get through the morning.
—Mark Russell, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 8 Feb. 2026
From a handy travel document organizer to a $10 luggage scale, these travel accessories and gadgets will help everyone get through the check-in line headache-free.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get through
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Kottikollon does not envision guests arriving for an annual weeklong retreat only to return to daily life unchanged.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Until that day arrives, the Philadelphia rookie celebrated his first trip to this midseason showcase with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy in the Rising Stars event.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Upscale wellness resorts advertised the idea that a guest could come and experience meditation and spiritual healing without having to sleep on a floor, abstain from alcohol, or take a vow of silence.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Boston City Hall helped kick off Lunar New Year celebrations Sunday with dragon and lion dances, music and more, a celebration the city will continue with a number of events and activities to ring in the Year of the Horse over the coming weeks.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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England and Arsenal soccer star Eberechi Eze is getting in on the production act.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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De-Fog Mirrors Before getting in the shower and using shampoo on your hair, use shampoo to prevent your bathroom mirror from fogging up from the shower’s humidity.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a video demo, Alibaba showed a robot with pincers for hands that appeared to be able to count oranges, pick them up and place them in a basket.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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An armed intruder stood on Guthrie’s doorstep in the dead of night, wearing a balaclava, a bulky backpack, and what appeared to be black neoprene gloves.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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