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
So getting through that year was really difficult.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Soon the woman told him that Ryan was trying to email but his messages weren’t getting through.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
These days, getting through airport security practically requires expert-level attention.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Soon the woman told him that Ryan was trying to email but his messages weren’t getting through.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
These days, getting through airport security practically requires expert-level attention.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
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Since arriving in the city in large numbers, ICE has arrested 2,400 people to date, including murderers and child rapists, Homan said.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Jan. 2026
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Before arriving to the Coliseum, the soccer team bounced from Laney College to Cal State East Bay in Hayward.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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After the play, Sirianni and Brown were seen on the broadcast getting in each other's faces.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, exercise in general improves fatigue, energy, and vitality, according to research, so getting in some movement first thing in the morning can do all that.—
Danielle Zickl,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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The city of Southfield also made plans, but the Southfield Wildlife Commission, which made the recommendation for a deer cull in 2024, has yet to respond to CBS News Detroit's inquiry about its schedule and details for the coming year.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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My issue coming into this year was whether KU had enough scoring outside of Peterson.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Someone who can change the culture of this floundering franchise, turning up the volume on its toughness, execution and discipline.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Due to some staff not coming into work without pay, Duffy said that those who are turning up to work face immense pressures.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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As his defeat more clearly came into focus, Peacock likened the race to his high school basketball team showing up to compete against the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 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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“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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