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
  • Going through menopause can impact women in different ways, and coping with symptoms can be incredibly frustrating—even debilitating for some.
    Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Focusing exclusively on the positive can hinder emotional development, leading to shallow coping mechanisms and unrealistic outlooks on life.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of coping
Verb
  • The growth of peer-to-peer marketplaces is a trend to watch in 2025 as brands are tasked with doing more with the same—or even fewer—resources and fashioning new revenue streams to drive better business outcomes.
    Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • Ensuring Ongoing Value One challenge in switching to a subscription model is managing customers’ expectations around ongoing value.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • From building an online presence to managing client relationships and marketing your services, digital tools are your best friend.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of managing
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getting back (at)

getting by

getting cracking

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