get on (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on (to)
Verb
  • One of the most heartbreaking things about growing up and becoming an adult is realizing that your infallible role models are just as human and as flawed as everyone else – sometimes more so in the slightly unhinged world of professional wrestling.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
  • And, my fears were realized — the park was crowded.
    Tom Montgomery Fate, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • In the meantime, the Smiths hired their own analyst and discovered that all the emails had originated in the United States, not abroad.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 27 July 2025
  • To avoid harmful effects from these products, read on to discover the most common mistakes and key safety precautions to keep in mind when cleaning your home.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Verb
  • Suspect is Michael Paul Brown and was last seen in the Stumptown area.
    Jenna Sundel Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Read on to see what’s in store for your sign this year with your monthly tarot horoscope, Leo.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Powell held up both Irwin and Grace while their friends and family off-screen could be heard laughing at the sight.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • Alone at night, Mike hears the animatronics nearby.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • This week on Bachelor in Paradise, the singles learned about the cash prize — and love was suddenly the last thing on (most of) their minds.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Volunteers from Cypress Creek Church in Wimberley, Texas, learned about the family when a regular customer at Swindle’s business submitted a prayer request at the church.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Get on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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