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getting through

verb

present participle of get through
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 By the second week of training camp, Sirianni noticed how quickly Hurts was getting through his progressions. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 But if some — some oil’s getting through otherwise oil would be 150 bucks. — NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026 More oil is getting through the Strait now than before the war? — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Exactly how many ships - and how much oil - are getting through the Strait of Hormuz? — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 With Season 3 not likely to hit screens until 2028, Netflix is currently focused on getting through the launch of Season 2, which has now been somewhat overshadowed by all the rumors. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 That same day, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that between 8 and 9 million barrels a day were getting through Hormuz on a running average. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 The mission said in an email that staff turnover was responsible for the requests not getting through. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Poor sleep in teens is tied to anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, weaker peer support and trouble getting through the school day. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
  1. arriving
  2. getting in
  3. coming
  4. turning up
  5. showing up
Verb
  • London has grown accustomed to NFL teams and their fans arriving every year.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At a voting location in Fairfax, Virginia, 18-year-old college student Sanya Singhal was among the first to vote early in person Friday morning, arriving well before the site opened to get in line.
    — Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of arriving
Verb
  • Communication isn’t just Craig getting in the right play or the offensive line establishing the right protection.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
  • She's been to three in four states and never had a problem getting in or out of the parking lot.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of getting in
Verb
  • Its south side is also home to several genuine luxury hotels (including Bulgari’s beloved resort in Uluwatu), with more planning to welcome guests in the coming months.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Sampeel Lightweight Long-Sleeve Top Speaking of easy-to-wear staples, this $9 Sampeel top is undoubtedly coming home with me.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of coming
Verb
  • At first Tassie merely goes through the motions, turning up and pretty much dozing off her hangovers while her charges shoot her disapproving glances.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • City had only won once at the home of their rivals in the past four visits, having become used to turning up and handing out a drubbing for the bulk of the Guardiola era.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of turning up
Verb
  • College party themes are getting a wellness makeover, with matcha, cold plunges and sunrise workouts showing up where kegs and pong tables once ruled.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • OpenAI’s chief economist says some of the clearest signs of AI’s impact on work may not yet be showing up in unemployment headlines.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of showing up

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getting through
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“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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