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as in learns
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
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as in catches
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
don't cough on me—I don't want to get your cold
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as in produces
to become the father of
Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son
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as in convinces
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
tried to get the mayor to let us stage the concert in the town square, but she refused
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as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
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as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
continuously clearing your throat like that is starting to get to me
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as in becomes
to eventually have as a state or quality
it's going to get colder as winter approaches
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
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as in knows
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
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as in grabs
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
the defense tackled the running back and got the ball
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as in departs
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
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as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
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as in reaches
to transmit information or requests to
I've been trying all day, but I can't get either of them in order to ask the question
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as in assassinates
to put to death deliberately
"I'll get you if you talk to the cops," the loan shark warned
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as in confuses
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
what gets me is why she would do such a weird thing
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Recent Examples of gets
Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
As far as forbidding a hairstyle in general goes, Silva sort of gets it.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
There's a long way to go before the season gets here and stealing the spotlight on Thursday night during the draft doesn’t guarantee anything.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As requested, Joanna gets a dance from Magic Mike (and Eddy) with her cake, which is awkward since her husband and child are in the room.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Nothing gets Trump angrier than when one of his underlings is caught doing something stupid on videotape.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Individual pharmacies also control who gets medication and who doesn't.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
One gets flexibility, the other, certainty.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
As far as forbidding a hairstyle in general goes, Silva sort of gets it.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
There's a long way to go before the season gets here and stealing the spotlight on Thursday night during the draft doesn’t guarantee anything.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As requested, Joanna gets a dance from Magic Mike (and Eddy) with her cake, which is awkward since her husband and child are in the room.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Nothing gets Trump angrier than when one of his underlings is caught doing something stupid on videotape.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Individual pharmacies also control who gets medication and who doesn't.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
One gets flexibility, the other, certainty.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets
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The star learns beauty tips from her daughter, too.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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That means the robot collects its own data, learns from simulation and applies those lessons in the real world.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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In Bend, Oregon, Outdoor Adventure Belongs to Everyone On a visit to this adventure magnet, Sophie Morgan goes for a trek in the high desert in an off-roading wheelchair and catches an outdoor concert, washed down, of course, with a few pints of local craft beer.—
Hannah Wallace,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Curtis just didn’t show much as a pass catcher in college (13 catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns in 2025).—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The computerized analysis produces polygenic risk scores using complex algorithms developed from years of genetic research on large databases.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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This method of risk-reduction produces better results than corporations focusing on a small number of internal programs.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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As previously announced, Burr plays a gruff American record-store owner who convinces a ragtag gang of teenage misfits that their best, and possibly only, chance to lose their virginity before graduating high school is at a massive open-air mass for the visiting Pope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Alanya, a fitness influencerand Hana’s crush, convinces her to join an intense physical transformation program.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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Johnson finds a disturbing manuscript raising questions about the author’s mental state.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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From glossy flagships and chaotic Don Quijote megastores (also known as Donki) to drugstores like Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine, Japan is full of great beauty finds.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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What is the pettiest thing that annoys you during a race weekend?—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Or when Reggie purposefully annoys Arthur by having his son, Carmelo (Jalyn Hall), practice with his a cappella group in Arthur’s editing suite, a move that demonstrates the increasingly teasing affection between Arthur and Reggie.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Not when the collapse becomes the defining moment.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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If both voting bodies show up for her, Metcalf becomes a category of one.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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The winner earns a trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres in the second round.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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“Gets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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