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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
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.
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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
San Francisco should be getting on this potential trade immediately.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Appel also regaled the audience with his strategy that resulted in Springsteen getting on the cover of both Time and Newsweek.
—Caryn Rose, Variety, 7 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
But look, other states are kind of getting on board as well.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Apparently, a door's loud squeaking serves a purpose beyond getting on your last nerve.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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
San Francisco should be getting on this potential trade immediately.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Appel also regaled the audience with his strategy that resulted in Springsteen getting on the cover of both Time and Newsweek.
—Caryn Rose, Variety, 7 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
But look, other states are kind of getting on board as well.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Apparently, a door's loud squeaking serves a purpose beyond getting on your last nerve.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting on
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Instead, Bennett explains that the best way parents can address their teen’s anxiety is by finding a balance between support and teaching coping strategies—as well as seeking out outside professional help if their children’s situation calls for it.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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Berry also recommends parents and children practice healthy coping skills, such as progressive muscle relaxation or journaling, together.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Queen Camilla is being accused of leaving King Charles to go on a lavish vacation amid the monarch’s progressing cancer battle.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
21 Sep. 2025
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Lee said Green and Williams are progressing, but neither will be ready for training camp.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Sep. 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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Nearly half of Gen X plan to continue working in retirement, or are already doing so, generally out of necessity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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These efforts give visitors new awareness of the homegrown organizations doing vital nonprofit work across Puerto Rico, as well as a way to support meaningful work happening on the island.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mullin and Gottheimer described each other as good friends, noting their daughters are even writing a children’s book together on the importance of getting along.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Focus on getting along with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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Grants are then funded, starting from the top-scoring grant and proceeding down the list, until the budget is exhausted.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Both Suzuki Lancaster and Loriotti confirmed that sales teams are proceeding with greater caution as the market landscape shifts.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Harris felt Jill Biden never forgave her for going at Biden hard during the 2019 primary debate.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Rams were 3-6 going into the bye week in 2023 and almost knocked off Detroit in the wild card round.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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Addyson is also marching in the Macy’s Day Parade again this year with the Great American Marching Band and will march in the Rose Bowl Parade with the Music For All Honors Marching Band.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to legend, models were tested by soldiers marching in unison to simulate shaking.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Getting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20on. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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