as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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Recent Examples of get through
Calling the plan is another option but trying to get through to the person who knows something about authorization could be difficult and time-consuming.
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Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The transportation agency recommends that people without a Real ID arrive at the airport three hours early to ensure enough time to get through security.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 5 May 2025
The porous nature of the ceramic planter means more moisture and air can get through, which sustains the soil’s humidity levels.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
End 1st Inning Gage Wood got through the first inning in 11 pitches.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
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Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The transportation agency recommends that people without a Real ID arrive at the airport three hours early to ensure enough time to get through security.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 5 May 2025
The porous nature of the ceramic planter means more moisture and air can get through, which sustains the soil’s humidity levels.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
End 1st Inning Gage Wood got through the first inning in 11 pitches.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get through
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Trump kicks off Middle East tour President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the start of three days of summits in the Middle East, blending business and diplomacy.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The crucial moments in most biographies tend to arrive early, when a life begins to deviate from those around it — those moments when the future forks, when there’s a sheep-versus-goat separation.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Like any moody kid, all the eponymous Saiki wants is to be left alone and mind his own business, but the need to keep his secret from most of the people around him gets in his way.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Dante then saw her on the news years later and got in touch again.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Trump appears to have opted for using tariffs as a stick.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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In addition to Waitress, Titcomb has appeared in national touring and regional productions of Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, Frozen and Fun Home.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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