getting on

verb

Definition of getting onnext
present participle of get on
1
as in coping
to meet one's day-to-day needs despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on

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2
as in progressing
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 Synonyms for getting on
  1. coping
  2. progressing
  3. doing
  4. proceeding
  5. managing
  6. coming
Verb
  • Going through menopause can impact women in different ways, and coping with symptoms can be incredibly frustrating—even debilitating for some.
    Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Talk about your feelings and coping skills to help children learn to manage their own emotions.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of coping
Verb
  • The habits and mindsets that brought you success at one stage of your career might hold you back from progressing to the next level.
    Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After this recent stratospheric flight, which was supported by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Research and Engineering and the Rapid Prototyping Programs, AV will continue aggressively progressing Horus A towards operational employment.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of progressing
Verb
  • The growth of peer-to-peer marketplaces is a trend to watch in 2025 as brands are tasked with doing more with the same—or even fewer—resources and fashioning new revenue streams to drive better business outcomes.
    Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • Before proceeding with these development plans, however, Bogotá must demand that state agencies be allowed safe and unimpeded access to the communities living under the control of armed groups.
    Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
  • This article will highlight some recent developments in each area, examine the inevitable convergence already being foreshadowed by some leading players, suggest a boundary toward which the industry may be proceeding and conclude with some implications.
    Pravir Malik, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of proceeding
Verb
  • Ensuring Ongoing Value One challenge in switching to a subscription model is managing customers’ expectations around ongoing value.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • From building an online presence to managing client relationships and marketing your services, digital tools are your best friend.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of managing
Verb
  • The strike came at the peak of the holiday season at the ports, which handle about half the cargo from ships coming into and out of the United States.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Looking ahead, the market for music catalogs shows signs of stability and potential growth, with projections indicating steady multiples in the coming years.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of coming
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Thesaurus Entries Near getting on

getting off (on)

getting on

getting one's act together

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