GET ON Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

get on

verb

Definition of get on

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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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 Morales acknowledges that both Rocky and Toliver may get recognized in 2027 but cautions that for rising hip-hop artists like Toliver, getting on the radar of the Grammys’ general field voters doesn’t happen all at once. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 San Francisco got on the board with a 24-yard field goal to tie it late in the first half, but had a chance to take the lead thwarted when a field goal was blocked on the final play of the first half to keep the game tied at 3. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 And while the top line didn’t get on the board in this game, Tage Thompson, Josh Norris and Josh Doan generated 11 scoring chances at five-on-five. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 After the toasts, Pugh couldn’t help but get on bended knee to play with the other star of the evening, Plimpton’s service dog Rocky. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on

Verb

To cope with the breakneck pace of show business, Douglas sought refuge in women, cocaine and work.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Kawhi Leonard taught him about body management and coping with expectations.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of cope

Verb

Until today, human scientists have been the agents responsible for discovering cancer cures, and for doing so they (and key associates) have been showered with academic credit and awards, perhaps even a Nobel Prize.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
In a game that looked lopsided for the better part of three quarters, the Chargers did enough Sunday to scare the defending Super Bowl champions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of do

Verb

The majority said their households, like Goodfriend’s and Fortich’s, are struggling to get by as-is.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
On the play before the TD, Bachmeier chased down a bad snap that got by him and was able to throw the ball away to avoid a huge loss.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of get by

Verb

And indeed, no patients with undetectable ctDNA before endocrine therapy progressed.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
The show has also progressed from a solely in-person experience to one with main-stage panels that are streamed live for fans around the world via YouTube — a move born out of the COVID-19 pandemic-era virtual cons that has stuck.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of progress

Verb

Interestingly, a fleeting scene of Noah leaning on his teammates becomes a tragic mirror to Hal never having been able to do so (as a kid or as a Lantern) and John never getting along with his brothers.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
That’s without going into reports that Meghan and Jenner didn’t get along after an infamous photo incident, when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended Jenner’s birthday party.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of get along

Verb

If Kagan let the appeal proceed, the Supreme Court would have had to block the $111 billion transaction while considering the petition.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026
Homeowners can also review installation details, warranties, pricing and potential energy-efficiency benefits before deciding how to proceed.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of proceed

Verb

Bidh admitted as much, begrudgingly saying the STC would coordinate with local authorities to defend their land if the Houthis marched south, though maintaining it wouldn’t directly coordinate with the PLC itself.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Braving 100-degree heat, protesters marched through Culver City demanding local media corporations do their part to defend democracy.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of march

Verb

This addresses a younger consumer and elevates Heinemann’s beauty offer with a strong local brand partner, which comes with its own selection highly dedicated to beauty subcategories.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
News of Bloys’ new deal came the same day that the new Skydance unveiled its corporate structure.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026