as in realizes
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets on (to)
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Da Costa realizes that journey with unforced naturalism, as if the camera just happened to be there to capture it.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026 -
Everyone now realizes that women’s stories contain a wealth of beautiful romance and narrative depth that can be told from a female perspective.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Agreeing to keep it a secret due to their homophobic community, Naim later discovers that Ryan is also involved with fellow classmate Hunter (Jeremy Blewitt).—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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That's what Annie really discovers on this cruise.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Deadline hears that there is disquiet at the BBC over the corporation’s decision to broadcast helicopter footage of Andy Burnham‘s journey from Manchester to London.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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Boy George hears a similar panic in the AI conversation now, but pushes back on the idea that any of this is brand new.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The tool also learns from the company it’s embedded in over time.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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And everybody kind of has their own goals — certainly Tyland learns that his goals and Lohar’s are not the same.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
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From fashion finds—like Madewell’s set of soft and simple crewneck T-shirts, a fabulous discovery from senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla’s keen eye—to home steals, such as marketing and production manager Kasey Busiel’s favorite Brooklinen sheets and Talia Abbas’s Moccamaster coffee maker.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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“Gets on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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