GETTING SOMEWHERE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

getting somewhere

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present participle of get somewhere

as in making it

to reach a desired level of accomplishment After an hour of clearing the snow, it seemed like we were finally getting somewhere.

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The Patriots’ drive was kept alive by a fourth-down penalty by the Seahawks — making it the second time tonight a Seattle penalty has led to a New England score.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
But the chance of the act making it into the Senate’s Farm Bill, and thus the finalized bill, appear slim.

— Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of making it

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Tod’s is getting ahead of the game, launching Digital Product Passports on its website with the help of Renoon, which is specializing in helping companies meet upcoming regulatory requirements.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Here's what scientists currently know so far, and where the hype may be getting ahead of the evidence.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of getting ahead

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Princess Cruises® sails to 330 of the world’s most beguiling destinations, and getting there is part of the pleasure.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
But Ineffable is committed to getting there using reinforcement learning, the AI training technique with which Silver is closely associated.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting there

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Giamatti makes Jerry ferocious but not monstruous, a man who certainly likes barking orders at various underlings but loves making good theater even more.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
That's the company finally making good on its plan bring these vehicles on to public roads about two years after they were first revealed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of making good

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