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 Even its vaunted basketball program is getting in on the act. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 The higher draft pick Indy is getting in this trade comes in 2027. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 But the next generation of potential White House contenders is getting in on the action, too. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Xfinity’s iPhone Duo Preorder Deals Finally, Xfinity’s also getting in on the preorder party with up to $1,000 in savings with an eligible device trade-in. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 It’s been caused by somebody else—something else getting in the way or not following road rules, and then crashing into the Waymo. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Joji is also getting in on the fun with a deluxe edition of Piss In The Wind, featuring new tracks and instrumentals. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 The deals aren’t just for Amazon Prime members either, with other retailers like Best Buy and manufacturers getting in on the action, as well. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 Ask which priorities are competing, where expectations are unclear and what is getting in the way. — Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting in

Verb

The force, unlike the fresh surge of Salvadoran troops, has put in place safeguards for arriving troops, including two weeks of in-country training on human rights.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
The team also stated AC Carter will expand his responsibilities to include not just the outside linebackers but now also the defensive line; Carter has robust experience coaching the DL group prior to arriving in Carolina.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of arriving

Verb

The jobs report arrives with inflation running well above the Fed's 2% target, potentially forcing central bankers to raise rates in the coming months after making no change at last week's policy meeting.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray said his confidence in the the team’s offense will never waver, knowing the players around him, and believes a breakout performance is coming.

— Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of coming

Verb

But getting through the season and earning another one are two different things.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
There's something special about being part of a team, getting through a busy service, and feeling exhausted but proud at the end of the night.

— Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of getting through

Verb

The Jets have dropped two straight games to fall to 2-5, turning up the heat on coach Aaron Glenn.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
While Aguilera is no stranger to turning up the heat online, the singer has also pushed back against scrutiny of her appearance.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of turning up

Verb

Sensory gardens are showing up in home listings, school courtyards and botanical parks, and homeowners want to know whether the idea actually works in their own backyard.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Prosecutor Zachary Simonoff said in court that after showing up at the Oberlin resident's home on Wednesday morning, Jones asked the resident to record a video of him to post on the internet.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026