GETTING THROUGH (TO) Synonyms: 25 Similar Words

getting through (to)

verb

present participle of get through (to)

as in filling in

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On Saturday, freshman Vlad Dyakonov took center stage filling in for the injured Paige.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Kansas Athletics on Tuesday released tip times and television networks for the 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule, filling in details missing when the slate was announced weeks ago.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

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