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
The Braves got through the first six games of the season with four victories, two series wins and five quality outings from four different starting pitchers.
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Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Who is getting through — and how Identifying vessel ownership is complicated by the multiple layers through which ships are registered, such as flag state, registered owner, with crew members' nationality and final destinations adding more opacity.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
If the Hornets must get through the Heat in Miami, that’s where things could get tough.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Qatar, host of the US’s Al Udeid Air Base, is effectively a belligerent of Iran, meaning that until hostilities cease, that helium isn’t getting through.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
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Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Who is getting through — and how Identifying vessel ownership is complicated by the multiple layers through which ships are registered, such as flag state, registered owner, with crew members' nationality and final destinations adding more opacity.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
If the Hornets must get through the Heat in Miami, that’s where things could get tough.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Qatar, host of the US’s Al Udeid Air Base, is effectively a belligerent of Iran, meaning that until hostilities cease, that helium isn’t getting through.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get through
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The Wizards are talking about contending next season, once their centerpiece arrives through the draft.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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In fine fashion, the speedy forward, who underwent groin surgery in the preseason after arriving in a trade with Nashville, struck a perfect cross that was headed into goal by Tyler Boyd, increasing the lead to 6-0 in the 70th minute.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Breakfast with thick waffles or puffy omelets come with housemade fresh cinnamon rolls the size of a baseball, drizzled with icing.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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But that pact came without the protection of a no-trade clause, and as the Cubs sputtered to a second consecutive 83-win, playoff-less season, the idea of trading a controllable second baseman with the ability to play shortstop to upgrade the roster wasn’t too far-fetched.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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When that happens, pride gets in the way of progress.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Beyond touring with Blackpink, Lisa joined fellow members Rosé, Jennie and Jisoo on the quartet’s Deadline world tour and got in the studio with them for last month’s Deadline EP.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Zeeshan later appeared in bond court facing a charge of assault with religious prejudice.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nancy Metayer Bowen appeared to be living her best life.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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