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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as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
by the time the CIA got on to the terrorist plot, it was already in progress
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Recent Examples of get on
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Musiala is happy in Munich, enjoys playing for Bayern and gets on well with everyone at the club.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
While political observers are mixed on whether the decision was solely driven by Trump, many agree the move shows Zuckerberg is trying to get on the right side of power following his tumultuous relationship with the president-elect.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Outlook: Williams could not get on the field at a crowded position, featuring starters Knijeah Harris and Damieon George and reserves Bryce Lovett, Roderick Kearney and Kam Waites each receiving meaningful snaps.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Despite losing starting quarterback Riley Leonard to an injury on the drive, Notre Dame ended the 13-play, 52-yard possession with a field goal to get on the board before halftime.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Musiala is happy in Munich, enjoys playing for Bayern and gets on well with everyone at the club.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
While political observers are mixed on whether the decision was solely driven by Trump, many agree the move shows Zuckerberg is trying to get on the right side of power following his tumultuous relationship with the president-elect.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Outlook: Williams could not get on the field at a crowded position, featuring starters Knijeah Harris and Damieon George and reserves Bryce Lovett, Roderick Kearney and Kam Waites each receiving meaningful snaps.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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