as in arrives
to get to a destination
it will be late when you get in, so you may have trouble finding a taxi
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Recent Examples of gets in
Gatekeeping is when individuals or groups control access to opportunities, information, or resources, deciding who gets in, who gets heard, and who gets supported.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
But what if a spill somehow gets in between the glass panes on the inside and outside of the door, or a greasy film appears?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
His peripheral stats like WHIP and FIP were virtually identical to last year's, but sometimes, bad luck gets in the way.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
When Tolbert gets in the game, his agenda is to steal a base.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Cena has been delivering his signature sharp mic work, routinely dominating verbal exchanges while Paul has been forced to scowl while the master gets in all of his barbs and sons him at every opportunity.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Hendricks admits that the passion of Chicago sports fans gets in your blood.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 23 Aug. 2025
Hendricks admitted the passion of Chicago sports fans gets in your blood.
—Doug Padilla, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
The camera gets in-body stabilization, horizon lock for mind-bending shots, and a wide 156-degree field of view.
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
But what if a spill somehow gets in between the glass panes on the inside and outside of the door, or a greasy film appears?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
His peripheral stats like WHIP and FIP were virtually identical to last year's, but sometimes, bad luck gets in the way.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
When Tolbert gets in the game, his agenda is to steal a base.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Cena has been delivering his signature sharp mic work, routinely dominating verbal exchanges while Paul has been forced to scowl while the master gets in all of his barbs and sons him at every opportunity.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Hendricks admits that the passion of Chicago sports fans gets in your blood.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 23 Aug. 2025
Hendricks admitted the passion of Chicago sports fans gets in your blood.
—Doug Padilla, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
The camera gets in-body stabilization, horizon lock for mind-bending shots, and a wide 156-degree field of view.
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets in
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Every day the co-founder of YourChoice Therapeutics arrives at his startup’s office in San Francisco to do this work.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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By the time the check arrives, the experience can feel more transactional than tender.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Flurry of trade deals The agreement comes days after the EU signed a pivotal pact with the South American bloc Mercosur, following deals last year with Indonesia, Mexico and Switzerland.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killing comes amid ongoing demonstrations across Iran, as anger continues to simmer over political repression, economic hardship and human rights abuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The conference is still likely in the driver’s seat as long as the champ gets through with two or fewer total losses, but that is anything but a guarantee.—
Eddie Timanus,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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That criminal is back on the street before the officer gets through doing the paperwork.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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From a risk-reward standpoint, the current valuation appears to be an attractive buying opportunity, in our opinion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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After stepping away from agents, what appears to be a gun is visible in his waistband.—
Greg Wehner , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The menu turns up the heat on fan favorite food and will be available exclusively for rewards members for a limited time.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Keaton’s ambivalence turns up in many of her roles, too.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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