getting by

verb

Definition of getting bynext
present participle of get by
as in coping
to meet one's day-to-day needs working at night paid my college tuition and enabled me to get by—but just barely

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  1. coping
  2. doing
  3. managing
Verb
  • 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
Definition of coping
Verb
  • Over the years, that evolved into doing complete residential interiors, and commercial work including multiple test and demonstration kitchen projects, and then product design.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This year, the 50-year-old actress reemerged as a cleaning-supplies entrepreneur, and dished on why doing dishes is her happy place.
    Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • This agility is crucial for managing portfolio risks during market fluctuations and monitoring regulatory compliance in high-frequency trading.
    Piyush Ranjan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Software programs use everything from virtual and augmented reality to artificial intelligence and machine learning to make the industry more efficient and effective at buying, selling, leasing and managing properties.
    Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of managing
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