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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filling in

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My husband is filling in (as village president), but he's already done his two years.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Alan Bersten is filling in for Val this week with Jenna Dewan.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

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