as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of get through
In any case, getting through a breakup in the healthiest manner possible requires a lot of self awareness—and that’s an inside job.
—
Christina Pérez, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
What gets through the grass won’t get far against your lawnmower.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
Taking these steps will put you on the road to regaining control and getting through what can quickly become a stressful situation.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
When City got through, Brighton dropped into a mid-block.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get through
Christina Pérez, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
What gets through the grass won’t get far against your lawnmower.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
Taking these steps will put you on the road to regaining control and getting through what can quickly become a stressful situation.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
When City got through, Brighton dropped into a mid-block.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get through
Verb
-
The creature who arrived third did not take the shortcut.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
-
That is, almost 19 hours after crossing the ecliptic, the moon arrives at new phase but by then the axis of its shadow passes well to the north of Earth.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Now, Harvard is taking it even further, making sure students don’t just get in, but have the financial support to thrive.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
-
Big East lands five tournament teams after 2024 disappointment After landing just three bids in the 2024 tournament, five Big East teams got in this year.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
James Pagliaro, 26, of Middletown, New York, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti in Bridgeport this week and was ordered detained on a federal criminal complaint, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Her writing has appeared in Vogue, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, W, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, WSJ, and System among others.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share