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
Maya Hawke grabs her guitar and gets in front of the mic at the SiriusXM Studios in New York City on April 13.
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Speaking of which, even the doctor gets in on it.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
Those details will have to be worked out in a sponsorship agreement, but by approving it ahead of time, commissioners gave County Administrator Monica Cepero the flexibility to adjust the amount based on what Broward gets in return.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
The show gets in-depth analysis from the journalists covering our region’s most important issues.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
There's still a lot of red tape that gets in the way of shovels hitting dirt.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
But the painful irony is that our limited time often gets in the way.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Gatekeeping is when individuals or groups control access to opportunities, information, or resources, deciding who gets in, who gets heard, and who gets supported.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Speaking of which, even the doctor gets in on it.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
Those details will have to be worked out in a sponsorship agreement, but by approving it ahead of time, commissioners gave County Administrator Monica Cepero the flexibility to adjust the amount based on what Broward gets in return.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
The show gets in-depth analysis from the journalists covering our region’s most important issues.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
There's still a lot of red tape that gets in the way of shovels hitting dirt.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
But the painful irony is that our limited time often gets in the way.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Gatekeeping is when individuals or groups control access to opportunities, information, or resources, deciding who gets in, who gets heard, and who gets supported.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets in
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As another Tax Day arrives, the average refund this year is $3,462, up 11%, or around $350, from 2025, according to IRS data.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the influencer era, the celebrity memoir arrives almost simultaneously with the scandal itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The decrease in approvals for citizenship comes amid fluctuations in those applying to naturalize.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Failure to do so comes with a fine of up to $32.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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As The Pitt gets through another shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center during Season 2, the show is preparing to tackle immigration amid a crucial time.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For now, the feature appears limited to Chrome’s Gemini side panel.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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His company appears to have an energy field in distress that has major impact around the world.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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But no matter how strong Carmen becomes, her destiny — embodied by a wraithlike old woman who turns up whenever the orchestra plays Bizet’s 10-note fate motif — is predetermined.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Beetz stars as Asia, a young woman who turns up on the stoop of a high-end Manhattan apartment building, the Virgil, answering an ad for a maid job.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Gets in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20in. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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