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
Wade’s greatest strengths as a player are his plate discipline and ability to get on base.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
In that regard, state Republicans need to get on the ball.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
So strong was the pull that Angus even got on a plane and came to New York City to serenade Elsbeth and end the hour with a kiss.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
But the Bruins got on the board when Charlie McAvoy tipped a David Pastrnak shot past Fleury at 5:46 of the second.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
In that regard, state Republicans need to get on the ball.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
So strong was the pull that Angus even got on a plane and came to New York City to serenade Elsbeth and end the hour with a kiss.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
But the Bruins got on the board when Charlie McAvoy tipped a David Pastrnak shot past Fleury at 5:46 of the second.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
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How would a standard Defender cope with the same level of abuse?—
Charlie Roxburghe,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Experts have ways to cope. Aluminum in Vaccines: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, has blamed the ingredient for allergies and other illnesses.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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But descendants felt the admission was a first step; now, what would the Jesuits do about it?—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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What is clear is that the offseason is now over, spring training is underway and the Yankees have done nothing to replace Torres.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Instacart’s Super Bowl commercial gets by with a little help from some friends.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Although most overseas Premier League players who enrol on lessons will be able to speak English well enough within a year or two of signing to be able to get by, the majority never sit the UK language test that could extend their 12-month international sportsperson visa to three years.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Cubs right-hander Javier Assad and infielder Matt Shaw progressing from oblique injuries Javier Assad isn’t quite sure how the injury occurred.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Alex could remain in the intensive care unit or hospital as her disease progresses.—
Elizabeth Broden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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Pawson was brought to the shelter for not getting along with other felines.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Well, that and getting Carl and Lindsay to get along.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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The resolution comes as House Republican leadership is stalled on how to proceed with reconciliation, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and top leaders pushing for a one-bill approach.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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A couple of other tangible efforts are proceeding as planned.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Abruptly, a mother on the other touchline marched across the pitch and demanded the referee stop the game.—
Katie Whyatt,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Hundreds marched down 23rd Street in the rain as part of a student protest on Feb. 2 in Richmond, a sign of unity among a school community home to many immigrant and Latino students and those in mixed-status households.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hathaway's seconds-long appearance quickly went viral on social media as fans embraced the cheerful clip.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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When the award top spots were announced on social, fans of the brand were quick to chime in with their favorite products–including a Trader Joe's item that has gone unlisted on the winners list.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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