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
The quickest way to get on the field is special teams.
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Jon MacHota, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
According to prosecutors and trial witnesses, Jordan shot Mizell while Washington blocked the door during the shooting and ordered one of Mizell’s aides to get on the ground.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The Royals got on the board in the fifth with an RBI single from Isaac Collins and Witt's two-run homer in the sixth.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Or, like most people at this point, get on a video streaming service and watch from anywhere.
—Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
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Jon MacHota, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
According to prosecutors and trial witnesses, Jordan shot Mizell while Washington blocked the door during the shooting and ordered one of Mizell’s aides to get on the ground.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The Royals got on the board in the fifth with an RBI single from Isaac Collins and Witt's two-run homer in the sixth.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Or, like most people at this point, get on a video streaming service and watch from anywhere.
—Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
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On Thursday, Vietnam’s civil aviation authority proposed introducing a fuel surcharge mechanism for domestic flights to help airlines cope with the rising costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Along the way, the newshound nurtured a personal passion for writing poetry as an outlet for coping with homesickness and stress.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The New York Knicks emphatically did so with a scoreline that should be reserved for horror movies.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Another entry in our recent deluge of ironic gorefests, Over Your Dead Body doesn’t really give us anything new, although for its first half at least, the picture gets by on some verve and a modicum of intelligence.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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For most of their history, the Panthers have gotten by with mediocre safeties, undervaluing a position that can be manned by a real game-changer.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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An annual Impact Report that covers the full picture—from traceability and supply chain transparency to progress on materials, carbon and chemical management—is one way the brand provides a clear and verifiable view into its business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Freshmen Brock Boyd and Jerquaden Guilford also have a chance to earn playing time as the season progresses.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plants to Avoid Planting With Marigolds While marigolds get along with almost every plant in the garden and are seen as a top companion plant for flowers, herbs, and vegetables alike, there are a few plants to avoid planting near marigolds.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Apple goes along to get along Tim Cook generally seems keen to avoid expressing anything that might be perceived as a personal opinion in public.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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As much as any juncture this season, two days in Mexico City reinforced why the Padres can proceed with at least cautious optimism.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Glycerol, an abundant and low-cost byproduct of biodiesel production, enables the reaction to proceed at lower energy input compared to conventional water electrolysis, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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The next morning, as part of Charles’s welcome ceremony, American military units and bands marched through rain on the South Lawn.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Dating to the 1960s, Odom was part of the civil rights movement, offering nursing services during Chicago Freedom Movement marches.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nuclear talks would come later, only after a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is lifted.—
Jon Herskovitz,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Being selected to play on Marist’s varsity as a freshman came with a caveat for Max DeHoyos.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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