GETTING (ON) Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

getting on

verb

present participle of get on

as in coping

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 progressing

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 getting on The trailer shows the Harrigans getting on the front foot in their latest war on the streets, with Conrad and Maeve walking brazenly into danger at one point firing at rivals. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026 From the gratifying casual exchanges being experienced by anyone going to Fan Fest, getting on the KC Streetcar, happening upon visitors in restaurants or attending satellite festivities. — Vahe Gregorian july 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 In general, Ocasio-Cortez has been cautious with her endorsement strategy and, with a handful of exceptions, has stayed away from getting on the wrong side of Democratic leadership in Washington. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 Kinsler played the most of the four, getting on the field for 56 snaps last season. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 Meanwhile, Belgium has yet to score in two matches at this World Cup, getting on the scoreboard only through an own goal in its opening draw with Egypt. — ABC News, 21 June 2026 There are few things in this world more sanctimonious and hypocritical than left-wing sportswriters getting on their faux moral high horse. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 With season two taking its time getting on the air, the field of potential Best Comedy nominees this year was looking rather stale — until Widow’s Bay premiered. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026 In the 1970s, Black members focused on getting on committees that affect civil rights and justice. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 8 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting on

Verb

The Sparks have alternated winning and losing streaks while coping with injuries to Kelsey Plum and a porous defense.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
France’s main task against Morocco at Gillette Stadium was coping with Achraf Hakimi, the best right-back in the tournament and familiar to the France players who have played club football with him at Paris Saint-Germain.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of coping

Verb

Cooperating for the benefit of our families, our communities and our cities, states and nation is what’s kept us progressing as a society.

— Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recently offered insight into the project, describing the work as progressing quickly.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of progressing

Verb

Where looksmaxxing or sleepmaxxing push you to squeeze more results out of a habit, slowmaxxing asks you to squeeze more meaning out of doing less.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Crews doing the shoring work have to take precautions because their job is inherently risky, according to structural engineer Matthew Roblez.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of doing

Verb

The former couple is reportedly not getting along at the moment, especially after Hewitt accused Davidson of being a deadbeat dad to their daughter, Scottie Rose.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
Nicholas Elliott Sometimes, the best way to demonstrate your interpreter bona fides is by getting along with a filmmaker who’s notorious for being difficult.

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026

Definition of getting along

Verb

In your first week or two, aim to have the agent reliably and consistently produce a few high-quality articles before proceeding to scale.

— Thenuka Karunaratne, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The legal battle over state regulation of prediction markets is proceeding at various district courts and circuit appeals courts around the US.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Definition of proceeding

Verb

Diabetes medications, arthritis treatments, allergy shots, and auto-injectors all make care more accessible when managing chronic conditions.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Despite the challenges posed to ranchers, wolves play an important role in managing the balance of an ecosystem.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of managing

Verb

Acuff was held to three points after going 1 of 5 from the field and 1 of 4 from 3-point range in the opening period.

— Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Instead of going home that night, Wilber found himself back in bed 23 of the detention center — his bond denied — trying to ignore a nasty odor permeating his 14-person cell.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026