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
So people were just scared about what would come of it or getting in trouble.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The exhibit costs $18 for adults, with some discounts available and children 18 and under getting in for free.
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Jesse Cain,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2026
Meledandri shared that Lucas was enthusiastic about getting in the booth again whenever the next Minions film begins production.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Luxury hotels are also getting in on the cruise game.
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Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Lundgren shares some wise words about how being a man is more than muscles, and about getting in front of himself — which doesn't make sense at the time, but will later.
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Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
How crazy is Zack for getting in a huge fight with his roommate and then crying about it for three days?
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
But both Akins and Sohn said the biggest risk for retail investors getting in on the space theme is volatility.
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Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Anthony acknowledged that getting in a rhythm early set the tone for her.
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Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The exhibit costs $18 for adults, with some discounts available and children 18 and under getting in for free.
—
Jesse Cain,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2026
Meledandri shared that Lucas was enthusiastic about getting in the booth again whenever the next Minions film begins production.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Luxury hotels are also getting in on the cruise game.
—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Lundgren shares some wise words about how being a man is more than muscles, and about getting in front of himself — which doesn't make sense at the time, but will later.
—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
How crazy is Zack for getting in a huge fight with his roommate and then crying about it for three days?
—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
But both Akins and Sohn said the biggest risk for retail investors getting in on the space theme is volatility.
—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Anthony acknowledged that getting in a rhythm early set the tone for her.
—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting in
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As for the ongoing New Delhi protest, a steady stream of volunteers keeps the camp running, arriving daily with food, drinking water and other essentials.
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Gross said the bullet went through his shoulder within seconds of arriving at the ICE facility late that July 4th night.
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
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Is the World Cup’s group stage just about getting through, and then worrying about the knockout matches later?
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There’s also evidence a lot is getting through.
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Others flew in from San Jose, California, and even Miami, turning up at the hotel not quite 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the border crossing.
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But when tourists start turning up dead, he’s reluctantly drawn back into detective work.
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That instinct -- to keep helping, to keep showing up -- runs through every part of her story.
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The generation that was counted out – Gen Z – is showing up, embracing authorship and rejecting the idea that young viewers will only watch at home.
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“Getting in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20in. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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