1
as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on
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2
as in to do
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 get on
But the Habs got on the board 40 seconds into the second period on a maddening goal.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
And more and more younger users are getting on the platform.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
But in small ways, getting on Skipper Chuck for a day provided the first revealing peek behind the magic screen.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
In the seventh, Hadfield got on base with a single and the next two batters reached base on a walk and an error.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
And more and more younger users are getting on the platform.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
But in small ways, getting on Skipper Chuck for a day provided the first revealing peek behind the magic screen.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
In the seventh, Hadfield got on base with a single and the next two batters reached base on a walk and an error.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
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Regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep are essential ways to cope with stress and stay healthy.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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After his brother died of brain cancer in 2011, Julian used opioids to cope with more than physical pain.—
Henry Larweh,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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They’re more geared toward controlling it, with uniform requirements that do more to hinder progress than protect the marketplace.—
Mary Anna Mancuso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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An active family would be ideal, as well as a family that is engaged with their community, enjoys spending time outside and does things together.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump's across-the-board tariffs will function like a national sales tax, driving up the cost of everyday necessities, including the food, medicine, clothing, and other essentials that families rely on just to get by.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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As a result, the vast number of garment workers, many of whom get by with a $200 minimum monthly wage, will be the hardest hit.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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This approval is a significant step forward and should open the doorway to a therapy that has clear clinical advantages for the patient with mCRPC who has progressed on one ARPI and has not received chemotherapy.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Engaging stakeholders transparently about DEI strategies and progress fosters trust and demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusivity.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Redditor and her cousin have a long history of not getting along.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Ehlinger will get a chance to work with Payton, quarterbacks coach Davis Webb and a room that got along really well last year.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
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The hearing will proceed as planned for April 17 and 18.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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His reaction then will probably be similar: share a laugh, enjoy a drink and proceed on good terms.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Part One, when she was glimpsed marching down the yellow brick road with the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Amazon marches to the beat of their own drum, sometimes acting fast and sometimes taking hours to get a pre-order page up.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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For over five decades, owner Bill Huth kept the track going.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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The couple went public with their relationship in June of 2016.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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