as in arriving
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 getting in
Quite frankly, no one knows what the Broncos are getting in Stidham this weekend.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
The computer captured images of Jane Doe nude in the bathtub and getting in and out of the shower, the suit stated.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an avid outdoorsman who loved getting in adventures with Joule, his beloved Catahoula Leopard dog who also recently died.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed getting in adventures with Joule, his beloved Catahoula Leopard dog who also recently died.
—Michael Biesecker, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Indeed, exercise in general improves fatigue, energy, and vitality, according to research, so getting in some movement first thing in the morning can do all that.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
These two conflicts heat up very quickly, with Dale plunging his elbow into the soup and then getting in Ron’s face, telling him to kiss it.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
The shooting was caught on cameras outside the DMV building, which showed Ojeda getting in her car when a second car pulled up next to her.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Ryan says that shouldn’t stop you from getting in on the dramatic drapery trend.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
The computer captured images of Jane Doe nude in the bathtub and getting in and out of the shower, the suit stated.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an avid outdoorsman who loved getting in adventures with Joule, his beloved Catahoula Leopard dog who also recently died.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed getting in adventures with Joule, his beloved Catahoula Leopard dog who also recently died.
—Michael Biesecker, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Indeed, exercise in general improves fatigue, energy, and vitality, according to research, so getting in some movement first thing in the morning can do all that.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
These two conflicts heat up very quickly, with Dale plunging his elbow into the soup and then getting in Ron’s face, telling him to kiss it.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
The shooting was caught on cameras outside the DMV building, which showed Ojeda getting in her car when a second car pulled up next to her.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Ryan says that shouldn’t stop you from getting in on the dramatic drapery trend.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting in
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Examples should be arriving in showrooms soon.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Mississippi National Guard said citizen-soldiers equipped with wreckers began arriving before dawn to help clear I-55 and I-22.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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European Parliament will consider Automotive Package The proposal for small and affordable cars will be examined by the European Parliament over coming months.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The James family plans to travel to K’gari in the coming weeks to attend a smoking ceremony as guests of the island’s traditional custodians.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Some voices are still getting through Interested in more science behind the headlines?—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2026
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Texts and alerts usually have a better chance of getting through.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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As his defeat more clearly came into focus, Peacock likened the race to his high school basketball team showing up to compete against the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kiya manufactures collections in Pittsburgh while raising three kids and showing up for her husband’s relentless schedule.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Getting in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20in. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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