GETTING IN Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

getting in

verb

present participle of get in

as in arriving

to get to a destination it will be late when you get in, so you may have trouble finding a taxi

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Recent Examples of getting in Communication isn’t just Craig getting in the right play or the offensive line establishing the right protection. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 She's been to three in four states and never had a problem getting in or out of the parking lot. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2026 Swift, for her part, was already getting in on the trend earlier this year. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Texas was favored to make the Playoff before the comeback victory and now has roughly the same odds of getting in as Indiana and Georgia. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 When buildup starts getting in the way, though, a chelating shampoo can make a noticeable difference. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 There is no listed height or weight maximum, but guests are encouraged to sit in a test vehicle outside the attraction before getting in line. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 More specifically, Lili remembered going to a nearby park with the Pollak boy and getting in trouble for walking on the grass. — David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 After getting in touch with the company, Leverkusen tested the service through the end of last season, and this summer, the club signed a multiyear contract. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting in

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London has grown accustomed to NFL teams and their fans arriving every year.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
At a voting location in Fairfax, Virginia, 18-year-old college student Sanya Singhal was among the first to vote early in person Friday morning, arriving well before the site opened to get in line.

— Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of arriving

Verb

Its south side is also home to several genuine luxury hotels (including Bulgari’s beloved resort in Uluwatu), with more planning to welcome guests in the coming months.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Sampeel Lightweight Long-Sleeve Top Speaking of easy-to-wear staples, this $9 Sampeel top is undoubtedly coming home with me.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming

Verb

At first Tassie merely goes through the motions, turning up and pretty much dozing off her hangovers while her charges shoot her disapproving glances.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
City had only won once at the home of their rivals in the past four visits, having become used to turning up and handing out a drubbing for the bulk of the Guardiola era.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of turning up

Verb

College party themes are getting a wellness makeover, with matcha, cold plunges and sunrise workouts showing up where kegs and pong tables once ruled.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
OpenAI’s chief economist says some of the clearest signs of AI’s impact on work may not yet be showing up in unemployment headlines.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026