as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
working at night paid my college tuition and enabled me to get by—but just barely
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Recent Examples of get by
Think about what your family needs to get by for the duration of your trip plus a day or two.
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Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 30 May 2025
Video meetings are not a main component of Zoom Phone, but many companies can get by with the free version of Zoom Workplace anyway.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
With both Triston Casas and Romy Gonzalez out injured, the Red Sox have struggled to get by with little to no depth at first base.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
In the year 2081, Lucius Pasternak, a highly organized trans man living in the New York City Administrative and Security Territory, wants only to keep his head down and get by.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 30 May 2025
Video meetings are not a main component of Zoom Phone, but many companies can get by with the free version of Zoom Workplace anyway.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
With both Triston Casas and Romy Gonzalez out injured, the Red Sox have struggled to get by with little to no depth at first base.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
In the year 2081, Lucius Pasternak, a highly organized trans man living in the New York City Administrative and Security Territory, wants only to keep his head down and get by.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get by
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These symptoms weren’t only tied to how close someone was to the event but were strongly influenced by personal factors like pre-existing mental health issues and the coping strategies used in the early aftermath.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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As couples become closer through a shared reality, researchers also observed a greater sense of meaning in life, where individuals have a strong feeling of purpose, which research indicates can lead to better coping, greater happiness, and improved health outcomes.—
Beth Greenfield,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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While the audience members could still speak on the item about to be deferred, Rodriguez said, doing so would mean the public wouldn’t have the chance to address commissioners if the item ever came up for an actual vote at a future meeting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Apps which are meant to make users safer and more secure but are doing the very opposite.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The actress — who plays Lois Lane in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman — got on the subject of actors dissing their superhero projects during a recent Interview Magazine chat with Amanda Seyfried.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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The Atlantic Ocean is to the east of Hatteras Island, and the Pamlico Sound is to the west, creating plenty of opportunities to get on the water.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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Prince William and Prince Harry are also not getting along.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2025
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While Mira remains a tad leery of the dog, the 12-year-old cat is getting along well with her new feline siblings, Max and Milo.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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These trends mark a profound shift in how risk is understood, priced, and managed.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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However, there are ways to manage it—be that through mindfulness, meditation, exercise, therapy, or just regular, good-quality sleep.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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“Get by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20by. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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