as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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Recent Examples of get through
After getting through that more volatile period in his life, Springsteen eventually settled down and married actress and model Julianne Phillips in 1985.
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Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
If Wall Street can get through those talks, and past all the hurdles of the coming week, many investors expect the bullish underpinnings of the market will resume their control.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The company was on the precipice of investment grade right before the Los Angeles fires earlier this year, Poppe said, but the credit graders are now looking to get through wildfire season before making any decisions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
But Strong, after talking with the real Landau, decided that playing music was the pair’s true emotional shorthand; his character thus tries to get through to Springsteen by playing a Sam Cooke song.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
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Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
If Wall Street can get through those talks, and past all the hurdles of the coming week, many investors expect the bullish underpinnings of the market will resume their control.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The company was on the precipice of investment grade right before the Los Angeles fires earlier this year, Poppe said, but the credit graders are now looking to get through wildfire season before making any decisions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
But Strong, after talking with the real Landau, decided that playing music was the pair’s true emotional shorthand; his character thus tries to get through to Springsteen by playing a Sam Cooke song.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get through
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Yesavage, on the other hand, didn’t arrive in the big leagues until a month ago.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The online system allows text or email alerts to be set up whenever a new message arrives.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea shared on Instagram that Maximus spent eight days in the hospital before being able to come home.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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With that immense wealth comes a responsibility to give back to Louisville and the world, several members of the family told the Courier Journal.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Never got in trouble at all his whole life.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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And the growing interest is not just on the page or the screen - 'Summerween' was more popular than ever this year, with retailers, restaurants, and consumers getting in the spirit of the spooky season in the heat of summer.—
Felicia Faber,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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McDaniel’s job status has been a constant topic of conversation this season, and although the team looked competent on Thursday, the results weren’t there, and patience from fans appears to be at a low point.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Kamala Harris is clearing the air about her desire to appear on Joe Rogan's popular podcast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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