as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
by the time the CIA got on to the terrorist plot, it was already in progress
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on (to)
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The memo also contains a link to about 11 hours of footage of Epstein in his cell released as proof of his suicide—which quickly faced more scrutiny after viewers realized about a minute of footage was missing.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025 -
Anyone could be forgiven for not realizing this week’s slasher thriller, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze, Jr., is a brand-new movie, not a revival of the 1997 box-office hit which launched those two as stars and had exactly the same memorable title.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The observatory will also discover millions of new asteroids and comets, improving our understanding of the solar system and helping with planetary defense.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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According to statements from camp officials and survivors, Eastland was last seen leading a group of girls from a cabin trying to get them to safety.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Chicago O’Hare, one of the world’s busiest airports, saw nearly 114,000 passengers, also a record.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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But customers still want to feel heard and understood.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The royal appeared to hear the declaration, laughing in response.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Besides, the singer and songwriter has learned not to count out the impossible.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Caitlin Clark learned some important things from two legends: Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
11 July 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 20 Jul. 2025.
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