GOT ON Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

got on

verb

past tense of get on

as in coped

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 progressed

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 got on Even Vanity Fair got on board, giving the publication a very different audience than usual. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 23 July 2026 With the turnout that Post Malone got on a Wednesday night, Arrowhead better watch out. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 Spain finally got on the board after dominating possession and chances thus far. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 During the show, Travis got on stage as one of the pop star's backup dancers before later snapping a selfie with William, George and Charlotte. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The couple's wedding has been the topic of conversation since Kelce got on one knee last year. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Despite the multitude of changes, the Americans started the game well with an opening goal in the third minute and then fought back to tie the match in the second half after Turkey finally got on the score sheet. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 In the second World Cup match in Arlington, FC Dallas’ best striker, Petar Musa, got on the board for Croatia with a first half goal that ignited the DFW crowd and made the 28-year-old stream tears down his face. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 Police asked how his DNA got on the bullet casings. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for got on

Verb

She’s coped in life by using other people to take care of her in many different ways.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Belgium’s midfield coped despite playing without both Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans, who was lost to injury in pregame warm-ups.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of coped

Verb

As their relationship has progressed, the couple continue to bring their romance further into the public eye.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Emma, 50, became Bruce’s caregiver as his condition progressed—FTD can cause a loss of motor skills, speech and language issues, and personality changes.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Definition of progressed

Verb

His single mom, Laura, got by with assistance from the local church and benevolent relatives, including one who bought Warner football cleats.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Cape Verde gave the defending champions a major scare on Friday, forcing extra time before Argentina got by via a late own goal in an epic Round of 32 confrontation.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of got by

Verb

McGonigle, DeBarberie said, was the type of kid who got along with all sorts of crowds.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026
But the Gen-X icons reportedly got along swimmingly and have long referred to each other as husband and wife because of their wedding scene.

— Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026

Definition of got along

Verb

Defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski said Burke’s mother, Colleen Burke, managed most of the company’s financial decisions.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
The Japanese international moved to Birmingham last summer for around €9 million, but managed just one goal in 28 appearances in the English Championship.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026