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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Now, in the early stages of buying a home, Gillis realizes just how much her cosmetic spending has cost her — enough to make a real difference in a down payment.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025 -
Still, the series takes it up a notch when Augusto’s rebellious younger daughter, Alice, fails to return home after a fight with her father, and Daniel realizes this particular predicament might be beyond even his capabilities.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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In 1908, the university’s first female student discovers, through the lens of photography, sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Where YouTube is concerned, though, Goodell sees additional value available to the NFL brand beyond eyes on screens — including the ability to reach a younger audience and the integration of YouTube creators with tens of millions of subscribers into the NFL’s broader marketing efforts.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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That led to a partnership with Lieutenant Soto, who sees Morgan's genius even when others at the police department do not.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Anyway, as Lisa begins to confront Angie, Bronwyn hears her name and tries to join in on the conversation.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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Deadline hears the investment would come from the Fox side, not a personal investment by the chief executive or from the Murdoch’s sister company News Corp.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Sep. 2025
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But as our Mexico correspondent learns, traditions in Mexico are very hard to break.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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And with her grandmother, young Bud learns to pay attention to the natural world, too.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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From cozy home upgrades for fall to viral wellness finds and festive Advent calendars, the season’s top gifts are already trending—and selling fast.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Even Clove, with its bronze undertone, finds a way to make black shine a little bit brighter.—
Tim Nelson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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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 30 Sep. 2025.
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