got on (to)

verb

Definition of got on (to)next
past tense of get on (to)
as in realized
to come to an awareness of by the time the CIA got on to the terrorist plot, it was already in progress

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for got on (to)
  1. realized
  2. discovered
  3. heard
  4. saw
  5. learned
  6. found
Verb
  • Also, while each capability adds value on its own, the biggest gains are realized from combining capabilities to improve processes continuously throughout their life cycles.
    Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As a result, workers were left ill-prepared to benefit from the fruits of a digital economy, and businesses and economies missed out on the potential productivity gains that should have been realized.
    Maria Flynn, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of realized
Verb
  • Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • An officer on patrol who saw Harnish's truck parked on Route 5 and Riverdale Street discovered their bodies.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of discovered
Verb
  • Then David heard a shot ring out.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By offering Uber ride vouchers to pro-crypto, Democratic-leaning voters in New York, Crypto Rides ensures that voices advocating for innovation, consumer protection, and financial equity are heard at the polls.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of heard
Verb
  • But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of saw
Verb
  • Like any other skill, it can be learned and developed through consistent practice.
    Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • It was learned that drilling artificial cavities into pines would aid the woodpecker’s breeding.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of learned
Verb
  • After convention speech, what's next for Ramaswamy Former employees sue Dublin firm founded by presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Smart, driven, a little 'arrogant': How Vivek Ramaswamy's Cincinnati roots shaped him Ramaswamy attended Princeton Junior High and St. Xavier High School.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Langford founded and is the coach for the Avon High School debate team.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of found
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Thesaurus Entries Near got on (to)

got on one's nerves

got on (to)

go to one's head

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“Got on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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