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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
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.
—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
The main thing for him, which has been the case his whole career, is getting on base.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Just quietly getting on with it.
—Laura Isensee, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
His game is about getting on base, creating havoc and playing a large role in the Rays putting together game-changing innings.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The public ferry contains a ramp, but wheelchair users arriving by the small guest-only boats will need assistance getting on and off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
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
The main thing for him, which has been the case his whole career, is getting on base.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Just quietly getting on with it.
—Laura Isensee, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
His game is about getting on base, creating havoc and playing a large role in the Rays putting together game-changing innings.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The public ferry contains a ramp, but wheelchair users arriving by the small guest-only boats will need assistance getting on and off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting on
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Known for shows like Eastbound & Down and the Righteous Gemstones, McBride brings his comedic genius to this debut short story collection that tells the stories of men coping with life’s tragedies, both big and small.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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There are several moments in the subsequent season devoted to different characters coping with her death, including the mobsters who orchestrated her demise.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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They were gathered to learn the crew assignments for Artemis 3, the agency's next mission progressing its efforts to return astronauts to the moon.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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At previous tournaments, some teams and supporters have appeared happy just to enjoy the experience with little hope of progressing beyond the group stage.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Traffic was getting by only on the far right side.—
Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Federal employees are guaranteed to receive back pay once the shutdown ends, according to a 2019 law, but getting by until then can be hard.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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New York survived the scramble by controlling the glass and doing just enough at the free-throw line.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Several have interest in doing so now.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
19 May 2026
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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.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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White, who helped launch UFC into a global sports empire, insisted inclement weather will not keep Sunday’s spectacle from proceeding as scheduled.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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However, Google is still proceeding cautiously.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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The Spurs jumped out to a 29-point lead in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden before turning into a shell of themselves, somehow managing to give up the massive lead and hand the Knicks the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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France have been to the final of the last two World Cups and have deep experience of managing pressure in late rounds, and would be expected to see off the likes of Germany and The Netherlands on their way to the semifinal.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Why should Miami pay a bonus for things not going well?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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But to style it for everyday, opt for going with a mix of colors to keep things from looking too formal.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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“Getting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20on. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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