getting through

present participle of get through

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of getting through As a consequence, Ukrainian stocks have run out and more Russian missiles are getting through and killing Ukrainians; June saw the highest number of civilian deaths in three years. Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Will braced himself for getting through the rest of the conversation. Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 Is the World Cup’s group stage just about getting through, and then worrying about the knockout matches later? Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2026 There’s also evidence a lot is getting through. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 Especially at Louisville, just making that big jump, picking up full court, just being a dog, being scrappy, getting through screens, just everything like that. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 This round was about getting through, surviving and advancing. ABC News, 11 June 2026 With summer travel well underway travelers with pre-check could experience a smoother process getting through security at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 There were also two potential double play balls that could have gotten Bennett out of the inning sooner but wound up getting through. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
Verb
  • Even when fit, the Swedish striker struggled to hit top form after arriving from Newcastle United for a Premier League-record £130m fee.
    Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In the cloud, late-arriving data can often be retried; at the edge, a late packet may miss the decision window.
    Jagadish Gokavarapu, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Today, Uncle Ted and Aunt Linda aren’t really getting in on the AI frenzy.
    Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • The lock was left on the ground, and the suspects were not successful in getting in the vehicle.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • That does not suggest an update for the current Android 17 is coming anytime soon, not that Google’s new release offers much so far to set itself apart from Android 16.
    Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said early last week that a deal may be coming , that news never materialized.
    Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • With her deckhand search still turning up empty and Norma from the staffing company unable to pull an option out of her hat, Sandy comes up with the idea to put Aesha on deck for the charter.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • His songs have become part of the American soundtrack, turning up in movies, television, commercials and countless high school graduation videos.
    Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The Metropolitan Police Department said Chu Lin, 50, of Fresh Meadows, New York, and Xiean Cheng, 42, of Cornelius, North Carolina, were arrested after allegedly showing up at the victim's home to collect the gold.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • For Wang, showing up Thursday was about making certain that McGee’s influence did not end with her death.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!