as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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Recent Examples of get through
While most of Iran’s missiles were downed by Israeli and US air defenses, experts, open-source data and video from the ground reviewed by CNN showed that dozens did manage to get through.
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Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Buehler needed 104 pitches to get through 4⅔ innings, walked five and left the game with his ERA a swollen 5.72, still trying to find himself in Boston.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
However, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, who only needed five pitches to get through the first, had his own rough second frame, allowing a single to Giancarlo Stanton before hitting Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jasson Domínguez.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
These clear, quart-sized toiletry bags are TSA-compliant and make getting through security a breeze.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
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Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Buehler needed 104 pitches to get through 4⅔ innings, walked five and left the game with his ERA a swollen 5.72, still trying to find himself in Boston.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
However, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, who only needed five pitches to get through the first, had his own rough second frame, allowing a single to Giancarlo Stanton before hitting Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jasson Domínguez.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
These clear, quart-sized toiletry bags are TSA-compliant and make getting through security a breeze.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get through
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Responding to a 911 call placed by the surviving victim, officers with the Austin Police Department arrived at 804 East Braker Lane and found both occupants suffering from gunshot wounds.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The 28-year-old victim, reportedly an Italian cryptocurrency trader, arrived in New York City from Italy in early May.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Then Verduzco walked away from the assisted living facility and got in her car.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Sign up ahead of time to get in on the action with bet365 and make the most of your welcome offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Sometimes in his bullpen management, Shildt has appeared extra urgent to win a game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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After someone else tries to break up the fight, the man in the white shirt appears to say something to a man wearing a red shirt.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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