getting through

verb

present participle of get through
as in arriving
to get to a destination we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall

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Recent Examples of getting through As a consequence, Ukrainian stocks have run out and more Russian missiles are getting through and killing Ukrainians; June saw the highest number of civilian deaths in three years. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Will braced himself for getting through the rest of the conversation. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 Is the World Cup’s group stage just about getting through, and then worrying about the knockout matches later? — Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2026 There’s also evidence a lot is getting through. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 Especially at Louisville, just making that big jump, picking up full court, just being a dog, being scrappy, getting through screens, just everything like that. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 This round was about getting through, surviving and advancing. — ABC News, 11 June 2026 With summer travel well underway travelers with pre-check could experience a smoother process getting through security at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 There were also two potential double play balls that could have gotten Bennett out of the inning sooner but wound up getting through. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
  1. arriving
  2. getting in
  3. coming
  4. turning up
  5. showing up
Verb
  • After arriving, the two got into an argument, during which Eason alleges Rodriguez punched him in the face with a closed fist.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Authorities in both Ceuta and Madrid linked it to a recent decision by Spain’s Supreme Court that ruled migrants arriving by sea could not be summarily deported, unlike those who cross by land or climb the border fence.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 31 July 2026
Definition of arriving
Verb
  • Today, Uncle Ted and Aunt Linda aren’t really getting in on the AI frenzy.
    — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • The lock was left on the ground, and the suspects were not successful in getting in the vehicle.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of getting in
Verb
  • Military analysts believe these capabilities will shape the future of air combat over the coming decades.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In making decisions, teams figure to factor the NCAA's coming appeal of Sweeney's order and whether to risk bringing back players who could then be declared ineligible if her decision is overturned.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of coming
Verb
  • His songs have become part of the American soundtrack, turning up in movies, television, commercials and countless high school graduation videos.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Will the person in charge please stop turning up Earth’s thermostat.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of turning up
Verb
  • Individuals do not always feel comfortable showing up authentically.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Kansas City metro area reportedly has over 1,500 cameras in operation, with the majority of them showing up in Jackson County in Missouri and Johnson County in Kansas.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of showing up

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“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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