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Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through (to)
filling in
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Strnad established himself as possibly the best linebacker on the Broncos’ roster in filling in for both Dre Greenlaw and Alex Singleton across the 2025 season.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026 -
The Miami Dolphins’ new general manager-head coach tandem is in place, and on Friday night, Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley got started on filling in positions around them.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Getting through (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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