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
San Francisco should be getting on this potential trade immediately.
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Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Appel also regaled the audience with his strategy that resulted in Springsteen getting on the cover of both Time and Newsweek.
—Caryn Rose, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Beck to Daniels, TD The Hurricanes wasted little time getting on the board.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Most other Texas punk bands stood little chance of getting on the radio, or even out of the state.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
But look, other states are kind of getting on board as well.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Apparently, a door's loud squeaking serves a purpose beyond getting on your last nerve.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Appel also regaled the audience with his strategy that resulted in Springsteen getting on the cover of both Time and Newsweek.
—Caryn Rose, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Beck to Daniels, TD The Hurricanes wasted little time getting on the board.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Most other Texas punk bands stood little chance of getting on the radio, or even out of the state.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
But look, other states are kind of getting on board as well.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Apparently, a door's loud squeaking serves a purpose beyond getting on your last nerve.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting on
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Encourage healthy coping strategies.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sidelined since July 15, the WNBA star is dealing with being out for an extended period of time — and coping with being on the bench has been a seemingly unwelcome transition.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Still the Yankees are seemingly in better position given how the starting pitching for the most part is performing and how Aaron Judge is progressing.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The two incidents meant that neither had a chance of making the top five and progressing to Monday’s final, prompting Van de Velde’s act of kindness.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, after about a decade of getting by, the dairy market tanked.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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In doing so, Martin implicated billionaire bankers, major American corporations, and Colombia’s political elite.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Back on the balcony, the magician was doing his best to charm basketball players Devin Booker and Jordan Clarkson with card tricks.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Mullin and Gottheimer described each other as good friends, noting their daughters are even writing a children’s book together on the importance of getting along.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Focus on getting along with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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As late as Wednesday, the administration was proceeding with planning an event, even though it was being organized in short order.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Browning adds flavor, so make sure those mini meatballs are browned on all sides before transferring them to a plate and proceeding with the recipe.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Atlantic basin may have been quiet going into the peak of hurricane season, but a new storm is expected to develop in the region in the coming days.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Untick this box to stop the process going ahead.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles quickly capitalized, marching 59 yards before Jalen Hurts scored on a quarterback sneak to extend the lead to 20-10.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Always one of my favorite weeks, the biscuits came marching in looking predictably tasty.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Getting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20on. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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