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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
Ohtani went 0-for-2 with three walks in NLCS Game 1, getting on base well, but still unable to get his bat going.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
For me, there’s always the perversity of getting on a trendy bandwagon and just liking it for the irony.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
For most people, the idea of getting on a plane, train, bus, boat, or car to head off for an adventure sounds absolutely dreamy.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Everton were more aggressive in and out of possession, getting on the front foot and forcing errors.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Parker gets a crew together including an old friend (LaKeith Stanfield) and a new ally (Rosa Salazar) to steal sunken treasure coming into New York, getting on the bad side of the mob and a billionaire.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
After several relatively normal visuals appear, including Ed at a roller rink and sitting at a diner across two women (both of whom appear to suspect something is wrong with him), the trailer then cuts to Ed getting on top of a corpse.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Beck to Daniels, TD The Hurricanes wasted little time getting on the board.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Most other Texas punk bands stood little chance of getting on the radio, or even out of the state.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
For me, there’s always the perversity of getting on a trendy bandwagon and just liking it for the irony.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
For most people, the idea of getting on a plane, train, bus, boat, or car to head off for an adventure sounds absolutely dreamy.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Everton were more aggressive in and out of possession, getting on the front foot and forcing errors.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Parker gets a crew together including an old friend (LaKeith Stanfield) and a new ally (Rosa Salazar) to steal sunken treasure coming into New York, getting on the bad side of the mob and a billionaire.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
After several relatively normal visuals appear, including Ed at a roller rink and sitting at a diner across two women (both of whom appear to suspect something is wrong with him), the trailer then cuts to Ed getting on top of a corpse.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Beck to Daniels, TD The Hurricanes wasted little time getting on the board.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Most other Texas punk bands stood little chance of getting on the radio, or even out of the state.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting on
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In some ways, coping with those contrasting styles should be nigh-on impossible.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The virtual event is intended to give participants emotional support, new coping skills and encouragement.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday night, though, with a new head coach in the fold and a change in the style of play progressing, New York’s offense appeared to have an answer for such tactic.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, in Memphis, the deployment is progressing more slowly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Much of the 31-year-old comic’s material revolves around getting by in an increasingly stupid world — half-hearted attempts at self-improvement, if not self-preservation.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, after about a decade of getting by, the dairy market tanked.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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In doing so, Berchtold was able to spend increasing time with Jan, even giving her a job at his furniture store.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In borrowing from a patchwork of references, and steeping them in a brew both sacred and profane, D’Angelo was doing more than homage.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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But like Milo, despite their size both breeds are noted for their good nature, being exceptionally friendly towards family and getting along well with small children.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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What's without question is that the longer a shutdown continues, the more pressure will be brought on essential services going to vulnerable people and federal workers getting along (either on the job or not) without pay.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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During the May 28 meeting, Crowley's office requested a follow-up meeting with MCTS to review budget deficit data and create a remediation plan before proceeding to alert the County Board and the public.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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State regulators ultimately denied Gershman and Citimark a permit to encroach on the portion of the development containing wetland, but warehouse construction is proceeding on the remaining parts of the 150-acre development.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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The hilarious clip shared on Saturday by @fluffyfinny27 shows the golden retriever, 4-year-old Finny from Wales, in the United Kingdom, going into the poster’s bedroom and hanging around near her bedside cabinet to start his routine.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bold hues are the name of the game, whether this means going for the kind of saturated, chili pepper–adjacent red that flooded the runways of labels like Ferragamo or embracing autumn’s fascination with all things deep purple, courtesy of an earrings pair that pays homage to the humble eggplant.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Establishing such leadership and marching confidently with it into the future—this is the mission of our generation.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Tigers, marching toward all-time greatness, won the next three games in Detroit to win the trophy.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Getting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20on. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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