getting through (to)

present participle of get through (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through (to)
filling in
Verb
  • Smith had been filling in as James Daniel’s replacement as Miami’s starting right guard because of the pectoral injury that got Daniel’s placed on injured reserve.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
  • If your lawn is struggling right around a tree, try filling in with a few bulbs.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
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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 29 Sep. 2025.

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