1
as in coping
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 progressing
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 getting on
From the gratifying casual exchanges being experienced by anyone going to Fan Fest, getting on the KC Streetcar, happening upon visitors in restaurants or attending satellite festivities.
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Vahe Gregorian
july 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
In general, Ocasio-Cortez has been cautious with her endorsement strategy and, with a handful of exceptions, has stayed away from getting on the wrong side of Democratic leadership in Washington.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
Kinsler played the most of the four, getting on the field for 56 snaps last season.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Meanwhile, Belgium has yet to score in two matches at this World Cup, getting on the scoreboard only through an own goal in its opening draw with Egypt.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
There are few things in this world more sanctimonious and hypocritical than left-wing sportswriters getting on their faux moral high horse.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
With season two taking its time getting on the air, the field of potential Best Comedy nominees this year was looking rather stale — until Widow’s Bay premiered.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
In the 1970s, Black members focused on getting on committees that affect civil rights and justice.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Was that a sort of frustrating period because the industry had changed so much, and that kind of music just wasn’t getting on the radio or MTV?
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2026
Vahe Gregorian
july 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
In general, Ocasio-Cortez has been cautious with her endorsement strategy and, with a handful of exceptions, has stayed away from getting on the wrong side of Democratic leadership in Washington.
—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
Kinsler played the most of the four, getting on the field for 56 snaps last season.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Meanwhile, Belgium has yet to score in two matches at this World Cup, getting on the scoreboard only through an own goal in its opening draw with Egypt.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
There are few things in this world more sanctimonious and hypocritical than left-wing sportswriters getting on their faux moral high horse.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
With season two taking its time getting on the air, the field of potential Best Comedy nominees this year was looking rather stale — until Widow’s Bay premiered.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
In the 1970s, Black members focused on getting on committees that affect civil rights and justice.
—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Was that a sort of frustrating period because the industry had changed so much, and that kind of music just wasn’t getting on the radio or MTV?
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting on
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That was my only coping mechanism for that level of fear and sadness was drugs.
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In many cases, Kallis said, the roots of this behavior were planted long before, frequently through trauma, abuse, isolation, addiction or distorted coping mechanisms that were never confronted or healed.
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With a deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney also progressing well, their summer business is ramping up.
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Johnson used eye-tracking technology to speak about how the fast-progressing disease has stolen his physical strength, even as his mind remains sharp.
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That is not the performance of a team getting by on heart.
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Mexico passed its opening test with flying colors, getting by South Africa 2-0.
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The young man was doing LeBron James’ silencer celebration after scoring a goal one moment and being tagged with soccer’s equivalent of a Flagrant 2 the next — because of how one moment was assessed on tape delay.
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The city’s police department will be doing safety checks in the area as well.
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The former couple is reportedly not getting along at the moment, especially after Hewitt accused Davidson of being a deadbeat dad to their daughter, Scottie Rose.
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Nicholas Elliott Sometimes, the best way to demonstrate your interpreter bona fides is by getting along with a filmmaker who’s notorious for being difficult.
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The Boca Chica takeover had been proceeding on the ground regardless of the litigation.
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The rules mandate that officers come to a complete stop and confirm the right-of-way before proceeding through a red signal, even during emergency responses.
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Portugal’s biggest warning sign came in their final clash, with Colombia managing 24 shots on goal — their most recorded in a World Cup game.
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There’s less enthusiasm for FIFA’s role in managing the World Cup.
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But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
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For instance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been politically weakened by the Iran war’s major objectives going unfulfilled.
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“Getting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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