as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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The unnamed passenger told officials that a friend gave him the idea of placing the grenades in a jar of peanut butter to get through TSA.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The lefty, who needed 37 pitches to get through the fourth due to Cabrera’s flub and three free passes, logged five innings, two runs (0 earned), four walks and six strikeouts over 96 pitches.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
And that has pet owners looking for ways to help their animals get through the loud explosions and bright flashes.
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Bill Chappell,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The lefty, who needed 37 pitches to get through the fourth due to Cabrera’s flub and three free passes, logged five innings, two runs (0 earned), four walks and six strikeouts over 96 pitches.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
And that has pet owners looking for ways to help their animals get through the loud explosions and bright flashes.
—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get through
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On June 23, an attendant at a gas station in the center of Moscow told CNN that tankers were still arriving and delivering fuel according to schedule.
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The 2025 season was a rough one in Tim Albin’s first season at the helm after arriving from Ohio.
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The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
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Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
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So business owners, fans and everyone else in between are trying to get in on the action.
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The Cabo Verde contingent behind Dibu Martinez’s goal danced and banged their drums as Duarte got in behind Lisandro Martinez and sent a shot past Dibu.
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The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
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Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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