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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
Who's responsible when AI gets it wrong?
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
His on-ice intelligence gets high grades for how methodical and pinpoint accurate his execution is in the offensive zone.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The law gets a little more murky with certain types of reptiles including turtles and salamanders.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
As the generation of Americans who brought tattoos into the mainstream gets older, the acceptance of tattoos and the drive for people like Jerabek to get them are growing.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
One thing will remain consistent in Chicago if Reinsdorf gets his way — Donovan’s position as head coach.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
His on-ice intelligence gets high grades for how methodical and pinpoint accurate his execution is in the offensive zone.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The law gets a little more murky with certain types of reptiles including turtles and salamanders.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
As the generation of Americans who brought tattoos into the mainstream gets older, the acceptance of tattoos and the drive for people like Jerabek to get them are growing.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
One thing will remain consistent in Chicago if Reinsdorf gets his way — Donovan’s position as head coach.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Dell 14-Inch Laptop Deal The Dell 14-inch laptop is one of those no-drama picks that just gets the job done.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets
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At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, fantastical lands, and through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Old dog learns new tricks UConn forward Alex Karaban, who played on the 2023 and ’24 champions, is attempting to become the first non-UCLA player to win three national championships.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Joy Randolph catches the camera with a side-eye at the Beef season 2 premiere in Los Angeles on April 8.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The nurse who catches the wrong transcription.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The essential insight is that while a single farmer produces far more food today than a century ago, the performing arts have not generally gotten more productive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tané McClure is directing the piece and also produces via her McClure Films, alongside producer Michelle Alexandria of Light Year Pictures.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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She's arrested, but the charges are later dropped when Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) convinces the coworker not to move forward with the charges.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is when someone convinces your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to their device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Keep reading for more of our favorite charming finds below—all under $30.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Claude—a wayward young man whom everyone nonetheless finds promising—Louise sees a vessel for her remaining idealism.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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What is the pettiest thing that annoys you during a race weekend?—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Think of something that annoys you, connect it to masculinity by adding bro, and proceed as though that bro were a category of person.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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This becomes the wellspring of the book.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ancestry exploration often becomes important to people in their 50s, according to Asilis.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Carmona brings tenacity, experience and the kind of calm, functional play style that earns camp opportunities.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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