GETTING IN Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

getting in

verb

present participle of get in

as in arriving

to get to a destination it will be late when you get in, so you may have trouble finding a taxi

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Recent Examples of getting in The play continued on, with Brunson running right back into the paint and getting in front of Gobert as a three-point shot was taken by newest Timberwolves star LaMelo Ball. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 It’s been caused by somebody else—something else getting in the way or not following road rules, and then crashing into the Waymo. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Joji is also getting in on the fun with a deluxe edition of Piss In The Wind, featuring new tracks and instrumentals. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 The deals aren’t just for Amazon Prime members either, with other retailers like Best Buy and manufacturers getting in on the action, as well. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 Ask which priorities are competing, where expectations are unclear and what is getting in the way. — Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Guys are getting in extra workouts before practice, after practice. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Communication isn’t just Craig getting in the right play or the offensive line establishing the right protection. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 She's been to three in four states and never had a problem getting in or out of the parking lot. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting in

Verb

This year, JetBlue is also making the Fort Lauderdale airport a hub this year, scheduling flights so arriving travelers have ample options to connect elsewhere.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
On the day of the $50 million demand, a WeChat chat on one of her phones shows pornographic images arriving and being sent back with Victim-1’s face grafted on, the complaint says.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of arriving

Verb

In a matter of weeks, when the midterm results are tallied and the next campaign begins, Democrats with presidential dreams know the question will be coming.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Rice could return in the coming week after suffering a strained hamstring.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of coming

Verb

Some seeds are covered in a very hard seed coat that inhibits germination by blocking water from getting through.

— Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
It‘s about you and me and getting through this god-awful, soul-sucking, mind-crushing hellish grind for the past two years.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting through

Verb

Actor Ryan Eggold made an appearance reprising his role as Matt Riley, the troubled brother of Detective Vincent Riley, showing up in court and wanting justice for his brother’s death.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Even when a race is uphill, showing up builds trust, strengthens local party infrastructure, and lays the groundwork for future victories.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026