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Definitions

get somewhere

VERB
rise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance
STRONG
flourish progress prosper succeed thrive
WEAK
be elevated be promoted better oneself climb the ladder get on go places work one's way up
Antonyms
STRONG
decline fail languish lose
WEAK
comply cooperate decrease descend drop fall give in go along lessen lower recede regress slump

Example Sentences

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"I couldn't even feel my hands on the last couple of greens, just hit the putt hoping it would get somewhere near the hole," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

This is different comedy than what you might get somewhere else.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

Fly Spirit when you have minimal bags, have minimal needs, and just need to get somewhere as cheaply as possible.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2024

Face that fact honestly, and maybe we can get somewhere.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2024

"You're mad at me right now. You always turn on me, just when we start to get somewhere."

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell