1
as in coping
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 progressing
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 Synonyms for getting on
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The novel’s dynamic structure mimics these coping mechanisms, unveiling Haiwen’s perspective from present to past, and Suchi’s past to present.—
Kayla Maiuri,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025 -
This behavior may reflect a stronger motivation to rejoin the herd and a more proactive approach to coping with isolation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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That means doing your best to find even the smallest ways to make self-care part of your daily routine.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Research and verify any claims before proceeding.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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In a flash, Webster's cute cuddle with his young son took a wild turn with Parker sitting up slightly before proceeding to vomit all over his father, who was lying on the couch.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Ramsey’s mom also became their on-set guardian, accompanying them to set and managing their social media accounts.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By connecting with external applications, agents can take care of shopping, scheduling, managing travel, and many of our day-to-day interactions with digital services.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Bulgarian was a finalist last year before losing to Sinner and is once again marching through the bracket without much attention.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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Tens of thousands of college students have been marching since December, demanding justice and accountability after the deaths of 15 people in the collapse of a railway station in the Serbian town of Novi Sad.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Getting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20on. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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