GET THROUGH (TO) Synonyms: 24 Similar Words

get through (to)

verb

Definition of get through (to)

as in to communicate (with)

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Add Weather Stripping Add weather stripping around doors and windows to help fill in gaps that beetles can slip through.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
Tony Stewart, a three-time NASCAR champion and one-time IndyCar champion, filled in for her both seasons.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of fill in

Verb

The Shedd Aquarium notified the NOAA of Osiris' death Monday, according to John Chu, a spokesperson for NOAA Fisheries.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
The city alleges the nonprofit obtained a state grant through a fraudulent application and failed to properly notify officials or meet community-engagement requirements.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of notify

Verb

Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
The Hollingsworths are pulled closer together once they’re informed by Nia (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy), a detective with Homeland Security — hey, there’s one more square for your federal agency bingo card!

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of inform

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People inside Notre Dame Stadium were instructed to remain there, while others on campus were told to shelter in place.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
As a result, military doctors are instructed not to prescribe testosterone therapy to anyone hoping to have children in the near future.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of instruct

Verb

When Arisa proclaims herself a Faithful, Michael looks hilariously stunned, and Alan tells them to weep for the fall of innocence and the failure of justice.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Hawaii officials told residents to put together emergency kits and the governor issued an emergency proclamation, activating more than 230 Hawaii National Guard members.

— MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tell

Verb

Some of the film’s chaos is by design to clue viewers into the demands and desires of Ryan’s life as his obligations pull him in countless competing directions.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Condensation Ragsdale says that condensation can also clue you into a problem.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of clue

Verb

Enough oil was reaching the global market to keep prices safely below the $100 a barrel level.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026
Michael Busch hit a tiebreaking home run off Nick Lodolo (3-6) in the sixth inning for a 3-2 lead, reaching 20 homers for the third time in four seasons.

— Gary Schatz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of reach

Verb

For more than two weeks, McCord has spent most nights studying the playbook, to familiarize himself with every nuance of the offense should he be needed to fill in for Malik Willis.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
The meetings are intended to familiarize investors with PIF and its portfolio, laying the groundwork for future debt or equity fundraising from global investors, the people said.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of familiarize

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