GOT THROUGH Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

got through

verb

past tense of get through

as in arrived

to get to a destination we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall

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Recent Examples of got through Although American missile defense systems protected the Gulf from the worst of the barrage, enough Iranian strikes got through to do substantial harm and to disrupt the patina of stability on which the region’s social and economic model rested. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 After two straight early morning practices soaked by rain, the Buffalo Bills finally got through a training camp session in the sunshine. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Dylan Lee had to go through the heart of the Orioles lineup and gave up a solo home run to slugger Pete Alonso — but got through the rest of the inning unscathed to keep the Braves in front. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 But then in the 87th minute, Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez got through, making the match even. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 July 2026 By contrast, King got through six innings on just 68 pitches, throwing more than 13 pitches in an inning just once in that time. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 Egypt got through as the second-place team in Group G after a late goal by Iran on Friday night was called back for offside. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 Weston Wilson lined a two-out single to left field, stole second base, and scored on Young's ground ball that got through the infield into center. — CBS News, 21 June 2026 Certainly many drones got through, with Russians reporting 15 or more direct hits on the refinery. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

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First responders arrived and found Panettiere in cardiac arrest, the coroner’s office said.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
When Glenn arrived in Florham Park, there was no potential franchise quarterback in place.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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The Valkyries typically find their offensive rhythm from their defense, but never got in sync on either end.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Tork Mason / Imagn Images Jonathan Ford, DT Ford threw running back Jaden Nixon to the ground so aggressively during Tuesday’s practice that left tackle Jordan Morgan got in his face and shoved him.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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