Synonyms of get
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as in to learn 
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as in to catch
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as in to produce
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as in to convince
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as in to find
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as in to annoy
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as in to become
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as in to earn
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as in to know
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as in to grab
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as in to move
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as in to overcome
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as in to contact
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as in to assassinate
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as in to confuse
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as in offspring
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as in to learn
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
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as in to catch
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 to convince
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 to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
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as in to annoy
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 to earn
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
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as in to grab
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 to move
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
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as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
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as in to contact
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 to assassinate
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 to confuse
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
what gets me is why she would do such a weird thing
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
in some animal species, a new mate will refuse to raise another male's get
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Recent Examples of get
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Between the red carpet and your For You Page, there’s no shortage of inspiration if your 2016 self won’t shut up about getting a new piece.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
That would be a nice get for the Giants and the New York media.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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The marijuana dealer, an apparent friend of Tatmon, got into an argument.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Between the red carpet and your For You Page, there’s no shortage of inspiration if your 2016 self won’t shut up about getting a new piece.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
Panera Bread has a buy-one-get-one-free deal on its Asiago Bagel Stacks.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
That would be a nice get for the Giants and the New York media.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get
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There were lessons that needed to be learned from the experience in Boston that were driven home at practice and applied one game later.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday's Child on CBS Colorado For more information about services for kinship care families or to learn more about the Heart Gallery, call Raise the Future at (303) 755-4756 or 1(800) 451-5246 or go to the Raise the Future website.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The distinctive design catches the eye of thousands of people passing by each day.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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One rarely gains a sense of what people look like (beyond the son’s bulky physique and shambling movements, in which the mother ‘caught a flash of her brother’).—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Missing Link Painting alone would never be enough to produce the change Davis sought.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Valdez-Gomez allegedly produced a gun and fired at Tatmon, but was quickly disarmed by two other men on Tatmon’s side of the conflict, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The rest of the cast convinced Wilde to take the role as the final member of the quartet.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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The riverfront eatery still commands hourlong wait times for customers traveling from Sunrise, Plantation and neighborhoods west of Interstate 75, which convinced the couple to pick a suburban outpost.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Excavators digging at Sizewell C found 321 silver coins last year, dating back between 1036 and 1044.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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In particular, you might be concerned or annoyed about financial issues with a friend or a group.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Here are two habits that often annoy people the most, and reliably signal that a partner is deeply invested in you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut declared states of emergency ahead of the snowstorm, activating emergency protocols and warning people to stay off the roads, which could also become icy as the storm progresses in subfreezing temperatures.—
January 25,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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But with the right approach, this disruption can become a catalyst for building a more resilient, intentional and meaningful career.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Spencer Tepe got his bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in 2012 and earned his doctor of dental surgery degree in 2017, according to school records.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Since then, however, he hasn’t been used in many save situations, earning just two more since 2022.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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