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as in copes
to meet one's day-to-day needs
despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on
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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign
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Recent Examples of gets on
At one point, Bill Walker gets on the phone with someone.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Dern defends takedowns at 25 percent, and her comfort level on the ground could be her downfall if Jandiroba gets on top of her every round.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Billy reluctantly goes along with it, while Mary, watching far away in Scotland, folds her disappointment up like laundry and gets on with business of waiting for her two friends to snap out of it.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
But Harold gets on famously with Duke William, at least until the Norman warlord decides to assert his claim to the English throne.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Wipe off any marker that gets on the surface on the floor.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Bethune-Cookman gets on the board Bethune-Cookman’s offense puts together a solid drive that ends with a 32-yard field goal from Juan Dominguez.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Who gets on a list – and whether counties even have a list – varies widely in Wisconsin, where there are no statewide standards.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
William gets on one knee in the middle of the dance floor while everyone is watching and promises never to leave her again.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Dern defends takedowns at 25 percent, and her comfort level on the ground could be her downfall if Jandiroba gets on top of her every round.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Billy reluctantly goes along with it, while Mary, watching far away in Scotland, folds her disappointment up like laundry and gets on with business of waiting for her two friends to snap out of it.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
But Harold gets on famously with Duke William, at least until the Norman warlord decides to assert his claim to the English throne.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Wipe off any marker that gets on the surface on the floor.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Bethune-Cookman gets on the board Bethune-Cookman’s offense puts together a solid drive that ends with a 32-yard field goal from Juan Dominguez.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Who gets on a list – and whether counties even have a list – varies widely in Wisconsin, where there are no statewide standards.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
William gets on one knee in the middle of the dance floor while everyone is watching and promises never to leave her again.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets on
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How a canine copes with the holidays will depend on their personality, but owners should consider using a crate, blocking access to certain rooms, or keeping them on a leash.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
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The 10-2 vote in favor of the easier policy came as the Fed copes with an absence of timely economic data due to the four-week-old government shutdown.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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On Saturday, temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-40s, with a chance of light, wintry precipitation in the morning transitioning to rain as the day progresses.—
Karl Hille,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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Further updates will be provided as the recall effort progresses.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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There's not a frame that gets by him.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Until then, the show gets by on the charm of its supporting characters, including Noah’s brother, Sasha (Timothy Simons), and sister-in-law, Esther (Jackie Tohn).—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Because that’s what Lidia does.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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And so does NBCUniversal, which will air all three events on NBC and its streaming service Peacock.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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There’s the fact that no one gets along with Andrew after his recent scandals.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Jan. 2026
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Paola says Teddy gets along well with his pack of pals.—
Chandler Boese,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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Instead, the reaction proceeds through a cascade of events.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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Designed to keep you warm and cozy during cold temperatures, this fuzzy shearling layer manages to stay stylish with the help of a polished trim and chic gold buttons.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Chef David Richter cooks with confidence and restraint (his mole is the real deal); co-owner Jessica Richter manages the dining room.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The 4,000-square-foot Sky Terrace Penthouse goes a step further with a private studio equipped with a Peloton bike, Echelon Reflect fitness mirror, and Technogym bench.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The fuzzy shearling interior and buttery soft suede outer is worth all the hype, and the chestnut hue goes with legit everything.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Gets on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20on. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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