GETTING THROUGH (TO) Synonyms: 25 Similar Words

getting through (to)

verb

present participle of get through (to)

as in filling in

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LaNeve, who is filling in as the Army’s top uniformed officer, recently ordered the battalion to refocus on its core mission of being an airborne infantry unit.

— Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Jelly Roll shared his thoughts on Dolly Parton while filling in as guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

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