as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of get through
Over the final quarter of this past season, Lakers teammates Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart rarely got through a press conference without hearing about each other.
—
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
On Tuesday, Garrett needed 65 pitches to get through three innings against the Braves in an eventual 8-4 loss.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Rain is a big problem for radio communication, whereas laser beams struggle to get through Earth’s troposphere—the atmosphere’s lowest layer, where most weather happens.
—Margherita Bassi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Eventually, the group was able to get through the glass and pull both people out.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for get through
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
On Tuesday, Garrett needed 65 pitches to get through three innings against the Braves in an eventual 8-4 loss.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Rain is a big problem for radio communication, whereas laser beams struggle to get through Earth’s troposphere—the atmosphere’s lowest layer, where most weather happens.
—Margherita Bassi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Eventually, the group was able to get through the glass and pull both people out.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for get through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get through
Verb
-
The storm toppled the Citgo sign, leaving it hanging by the closed convenience store, but a couple of people arrived at the site.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
-
There’s so much to look forward to when summer arrives—especially the outfits, which is why looking and feeling your best shouldn’t have to come with a side of sweat.—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
Verb
-
Vals is a mountain village (with an elevation of about 4,100 feet) that lays claim to a natural 86-degree spring—the only one in the Grisons canton to come directly from the ground.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
-
The somber moment at the Coca-Cola 600 came one day after Kyle's family shared his cause of death.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Verb
-
Then followed the drivers getting in their cars.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
-
Lines to get in wrapped throughout the stadium’s parking lot, and there wasn’t an empty seat visible throughout the venue.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
Verb
-
And then another Maloney pitch was mishandled by sophomore catcher Max Pemberton, who appeared to have Johns Hopkins senior shortstop Damian Brown hung up between third base and home plate.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
-
Charles’ siblings, Princess Anne and Edward, appeared in the portrait as well, joined by Sophie.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
