as in arriving
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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Recent Examples of getting through
And some seeds are covered in a very hard seed coat that inhibits germination by blocking water from getting through.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Perez didn’t give up — getting through the COVID-19 pandemic, making paella out of her home for family and friends, while raising her children as a single mother and working as a real estate agent.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Gabriel had to manage a muddy pocket and step up while getting through his progression and get to his third read.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Justin Bieber is crediting his faith to getting through each day.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Perez didn’t give up — getting through the COVID-19 pandemic, making paella out of her home for family and friends, while raising her children as a single mother and working as a real estate agent.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Gabriel had to manage a muddy pocket and step up while getting through his progression and get to his third read.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Justin Bieber is crediting his faith to getting through each day.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
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The film opened in theaters on June 6 before arriving on digital streaming via premium video on demand on July 1.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The prince's car was seen arriving at Charles' Clarence House home.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The players will be getting in on the story.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Production of new cars is down Fiorani said any production increases have been due to plants getting in front of tariffs by producing ahead of demand, not by plant expansions.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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As women’s sports across the country get more attention, and the league looks to expand in the coming years, that engagement is even more valuable.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Revenue growth is accelerating as Reddit is not only growing its weekly active users but also turning up the dial on their ad-tech platform.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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So when your internal temperature starts turning up the heat, this machine-washable cooling blanket counteracts it by enhancing air circulation and wicking any initial sweat.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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Smith said always set up an appointment with the dealership before showing up.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere—in headlines, workplace conversations and social feeds.—
Bernardo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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