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
Below, Deadline speaks to Victor about their directorial debut, building a loving friendship and getting through the unspeakable hardships that life can throw at you.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
After getting through that more volatile period in his life, Springsteen eventually settled down and married actress and model Julianne Phillips in 1985.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Mizzou should have a blast getting through Auburn’s offensive line this week.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Nola would pitch two or three innings, getting through the lineup at least one time.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
What that means is worry about getting through the day in front of you.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
Everything in the Enhanced version is tuned to elevate Tactics’ story or smartly streamline your experience of getting through it.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
These days, getting through airport security practically requires expert-level attention.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Aside from getting through the outage itself, there are some ways homeowners can recoup their losses.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
After getting through that more volatile period in his life, Springsteen eventually settled down and married actress and model Julianne Phillips in 1985.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Mizzou should have a blast getting through Auburn’s offensive line this week.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Nola would pitch two or three innings, getting through the lineup at least one time.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
What that means is worry about getting through the day in front of you.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
Everything in the Enhanced version is tuned to elevate Tactics’ story or smartly streamline your experience of getting through it.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
These days, getting through airport security practically requires expert-level attention.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Aside from getting through the outage itself, there are some ways homeowners can recoup their losses.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
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After arriving at the residential property, a woman, who was not publicly identified, rushed toward him while carrying the limp baby in her arms.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rinna, for her part, dug into the archives, arriving in a black vintage Versace dress with cutouts on the sides.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bowers did, however, come to a point where inspiration began getting in the way of execution.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
25 Oct. 2025
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Even FedEx will be getting in on this year’s Silobration by offering a shipping stand outside of Magnolia Market.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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For one particular part of the American economy that’s been hurting the most from the resurgent trade war with China, the agreement may be coming too late.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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There are eight Power 4 jobs available before November, and there will likely be more added to the list in the coming weeks.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Frappé for a sweet seasonal treat McDonald’s is turning up the flavor this fall with a new sauce that’s equal parts bold and smooth.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Magnussen stars as recently widowed and recovering alcoholic Sheriff Red, who launches an investigation as locals begin turning up murdered and dismembered one by one, discovering that the monster feeds on the blood alcohol content of its victims.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kiya manufactures collections in Pittsburgh while raising three kids and showing up for her husband’s relentless schedule.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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The man is a yeoman on the diamond, having spent the past couple of seasons showing up early and sweating out infield drills to refine his skills at shortstop.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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