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
He was ordered to drop the branch and get on the ground while troopers aimed Tasers and a Glock 45 at Pirie, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Immediately, the longtime activist got on the phone with other community members in his native Douma, outside Damascus.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Mar. 2025
At least injured defenseman Jonas Brodin got on the ice with skating and skills instructor Andy Ness for the first time since his Feb. 28 injury at Colorado.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
He was forced to get on the boat when Lagi picked the pizza man, and he was forced to take part in the game of chance that would ultimately send him home.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Immediately, the longtime activist got on the phone with other community members in his native Douma, outside Damascus.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Mar. 2025
At least injured defenseman Jonas Brodin got on the ice with skating and skills instructor Andy Ness for the first time since his Feb. 28 injury at Colorado.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
He was forced to get on the boat when Lagi picked the pizza man, and he was forced to take part in the game of chance that would ultimately send him home.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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What is grief if not living in the liminal space between mourning and coping, of life and death itself?—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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This was a manual process, done by our sound team and Respeecher in post-production.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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In the intervening years, questions swirled around the 24-year-old's killing — and so did speculation.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Kentucky is the 17th ranked team in the nation, and will look to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament with a deep run through the SEC Tournament, but will have to get by an Oklahoma team that has their backs against the wall.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The bad Santas take Sherry as a hostage, though, and use her as a human shield to get by the cops who’ve arrived on the scene.—
Mark Meszoros,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2025
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The younger Reza grew increasingly involved in the family business as Alexandre’s illness progressed and took it over in 2020, moving operations to New York City.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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As the film progresses and the soundproof, indestructible walls of the vehicle close in tighter, the look and feel of the film intensifies and continues to build as Hopkins’ William becomes increasingly psychotic, using the programmed vehicle to, basically, torture its captive.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Amazing how well business people get along with one another!—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Sources say the actresses got along well during production, and things only got awkward during the run-up to release.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Judge also denied UMG’s motion to dismiss the band’s allegations of copyright infringement, allowing those claims to proceed in his federal court.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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None of the bankruptcy proposals offered so far have garnered sufficient creditor support to proceed.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday, Reed and activists will march from the City of St. Jude Church to the steps of the State Capitol, retracing the historic route marchers took in 1965.—
Axios,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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According to Guinness, dog owners at the record-breaking parade participated in a variety of activities, including dressing in traditional clothing, waving dog banners, and singing with a marching band The march reportedly began in a large parking lot.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Humans generate memories during their very first months of life, but where do those memories go?—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Foscolo went 3-for-4 with 2 runs and an RBI for Hagerty (14-2), while Stephen Chucka had a triple, double and RBI and Brandon Levy and Nathaniel Rhodes each added doubles and an RBI.—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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