GOT ON Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

got on

verb

past tense of get on

as in coped

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 progressed

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 got on To help build that picture, Heinzerling and team got on court with Nadal, with camera operators dodging tennis balls and sliding and capturing moments of Nadal with his young son and wife at home. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 Chicago got on the board in the first with a sacrifice fly by Michael Conforto that scored Busch. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 The Rays got on the board in the fourth, then took the lead and added on. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Coleman and Powell both got on campus this winter, two of about 40 players to arrive a semester early. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 But Polk never got on track as a rookie, catching just 12 of 33 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games (seven starts). — David Dechant, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Dirty Dom got on the apron, and the distraction led to JD McDonagh crotching Fenix. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Drew Brees got on the horn with his former coach to ask him to present him at next week's Hall of Fame induction in Canton, Ohio. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 With the turnout that Post Malone got on a Wednesday night, Arrowhead better watch out. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for got on

Verb

Once out and about, moonwalkers coped with very fine, tiny particles composed of sharp, glassy material.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
She’s coped in life by using other people to take care of her in many different ways.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of coped

Verb

Perhaps one of the Cold War’s boldest ideas never progressed beyond the experimental stage.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
The board has met in closed session multiple times in recent months as the investigation into Hill has progressed, most recently meeting on July 22.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of progressed

Verb

His single mom, Laura, got by with assistance from the local church and benevolent relatives, including one who bought Warner football cleats.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Cape Verde gave the defending champions a major scare on Friday, forcing extra time before Argentina got by via a late own goal in an epic Round of 32 confrontation.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of got by

Verb

While daytime staffing at its Sharp Mesa Vista behavioral health hospital already meets requirements, overnight shifts have been managed based on the number of patients in beds and on the severity of their illnesses.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
The Old Trafford club are targeting a new left-back to alternate with Luke Shaw, because the 31-year-old’s fitness needs to be managed.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of managed

Verb

This dispute echoes previous conflicts, such as the 2023 API controversy, where Reddit ultimately proceeded with its plans despite widespread moderator protests.

— Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Then, on Wednesday, the Dodgers got a leadoff home run from Shohei Ohtani and proceeded to allow seven straight runs to the Chicago offense.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026