as in arriving
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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Recent Examples of getting through
Other vessels also have been getting through.
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Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
For example, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Monday morning, wait times for getting through TSA security ranged from three to 45 minutes, according to the IAH website.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Prepare Soil and Fill Containers Use an organic, soilless seed starting mix when starting seeds indoors (garden soil is too dense, and the roots may have a hard time getting through).
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
His friend Amir was staying with him, due to the potential danger getting through the streets back to his mother's home.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
But getting through life is a bit hard [for her].
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2026
But there’s something stopping me from getting through There had been a lot of drugs, free, or almost free.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
Albritton said the current state of the market has been aided by Florida getting through the 2025 hurricane season without a direct hit.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Some voices are still getting through Interested in more science behind the headlines?
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 26 Jan. 2026
Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
For example, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Monday morning, wait times for getting through TSA security ranged from three to 45 minutes, according to the IAH website.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Prepare Soil and Fill Containers Use an organic, soilless seed starting mix when starting seeds indoors (garden soil is too dense, and the roots may have a hard time getting through).
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
His friend Amir was staying with him, due to the potential danger getting through the streets back to his mother's home.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
But getting through life is a bit hard [for her].
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2026
But there’s something stopping me from getting through There had been a lot of drugs, free, or almost free.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
Albritton said the current state of the market has been aided by Florida getting through the 2025 hurricane season without a direct hit.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Some voices are still getting through Interested in more science behind the headlines?
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
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With spring-like heat arriving early, anyone heading into the mountains this weekend should use extreme caution and be prepared to change plans as conditions evolve.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those in need of medical care should call their doctor, urgent care or emergency department before arriving to help limit additional exposures.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Hodgson was arrested the next month after allegedly getting in a drunken fight with Long Beach police outside a Shoreline Village bar.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cordless models are easy to maneuver without worrying about a cord getting in the way or limiting your reach.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The state Air Resources Board is expected to revise the proposal in the coming weeks before bringing it to a vote in May.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The biggest question surrounding Westlake boys basketball coming into the season was how the team would fit together.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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The water is equivalent to carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and humans have essentially stuck a hose into the pool and every year been turning up the faucet — so the water is rising faster and faster.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Clues were still turning up long after the Downtown Detention Center opened, in May, 2020.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Suarez recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds while also showing up on the defensive end.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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According to three interior designers, these are the trends that faded fast in 2025 and are no longer showing up in their Southern clients’ homes.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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