GOT ON Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

got on

verb

past tense of get on

as in coped

to meet one's day-to-day needs despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on

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as in progressed

to move forward along a course find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign

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Recent Examples of got on But Polk never got on track as a rookie, catching just 12 of 33 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games (seven starts). — David Dechant, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 But just a couple stops into the ride, the group says a man got on the train carrying a box. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Dirty Dom got on the apron, and the distraction led to JD McDonagh crotching Fenix. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Drew Brees got on the horn with his former coach to ask him to present him at next week's Hall of Fame induction in Canton, Ohio. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 With the turnout that Post Malone got on a Wednesday night, Arrowhead better watch out. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 Spain finally got on the board after dominating possession and chances thus far. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 During the show, Travis got on stage as one of the pop star's backup dancers before later snapping a selfie with William, George and Charlotte. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The couple's wedding has been the topic of conversation since Kelce got on one knee last year. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for got on

Verb

She’s coped in life by using other people to take care of her in many different ways.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Belgium’s midfield coped despite playing without both Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans, who was lost to injury in pregame warm-ups.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of coped

Verb

His single mom, Laura, got by with assistance from the local church and benevolent relatives, including one who bought Warner football cleats.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Cape Verde gave the defending champions a major scare on Friday, forcing extra time before Argentina got by via a late own goal in an epic Round of 32 confrontation.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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This dispute echoes previous conflicts, such as the 2023 API controversy, where Reddit ultimately proceeded with its plans despite widespread moderator protests.

— Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Then, on Wednesday, the Dodgers got a leadoff home run from Shohei Ohtani and proceeded to allow seven straight runs to the Chicago offense.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026