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as in to cope
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 to do
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 get on
In the first knockout match of the day on Monday, Brazil dug an early hole to Japan when the Samurai Blue got on the board with a goal in the 29th minute.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Absorb the basics, Emanuel seems to be saying, and then get on with your life.
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
It zips in the front like my favorite wetsuit, requiring little gymnastics to get on, and provides ample sun coverage for long paddles on the water.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Absorb the basics, Emanuel seems to be saying, and then get on with your life.
—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
It zips in the front like my favorite wetsuit, requiring little gymnastics to get on, and provides ample sun coverage for long paddles on the water.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
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Old buildings and infrastructure, limited uptake of air conditioning and little acclimatization to those highs mean European populations are less equipped to cope with such temperatures than other parts of the world.
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Celebrating her 23rd birthday, Kara is on a cosmic bar crawl and coping with a tragic childhood in adult drinks.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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His father worked at the Chip-n-Saw mill, and the family struggled to get by.
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Amon said his company’s success with designs that have to get by on the limited power provided by phone batteries will help win him orders as new AI data centers push the limits of available electricity.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Lack of magnesium can cause older leaves to yellow and progress to younger leaves, as well as interveinal chlorosis.
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After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
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One side is concerned with taking control of the Democratic Party, while the other just wants everybody within it to get along.
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Experts cautioned borrowers to proceed as planned given that broader, sweeping student loan changes set to go into effect July 1 are still ongoing.
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Cities such as Thornton are also proceeding with its annual Red, White, and BOOM celebration.
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Moroccan supporters, who had arrived in force, marching toward the stadium amid pounding drums and chants, celebrated their team’s victory and advancement.
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Kansas City officials have offered differing descriptions of what traffic impacts drivers should expect when thousands of Dutch soccer fans march through downtown Thursday for the Netherlands’ World Cup fan walk.
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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