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
Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The pair had allegedly gotten into a road rage incident that led to the shooting, according to Arizona station ABC15.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Booked on the lineup in their official font, and with the promise that original members Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only, and Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (along with Dave Lombardo and Acey Slade) will all perform, this is a major get for the festival.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The pair had allegedly gotten into a road rage incident that led to the shooting, according to Arizona station ABC15.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Noun
This is a major get for the company as the WWE Hall of Famers bring outside eyeballs onto the product.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Booked on the lineup in their official font, and with the promise that original members Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only, and Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (along with Dave Lombardo and Acey Slade) will all perform, this is a major get for the festival.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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In August 2023, the museum opened its Discovery Spot, a 5,000-square-foot exhibit specifically designed for children 6 and under to learn about Florida ecosystems, like the Everglades and ocean.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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This can include learning to maintain robotic systems to stay relevant.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Yet octopuses have been caught performing incredible feats such as escaping aquarium tanks, solving puzzles, unscrewing jar lids and carrying shells as shields.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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In Barca’s 4-0 win in La Liga against Madrid at the Bernabeu in October, Madrid were caught offside 12 times.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The maker produced glassware throughout the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, offering everything from highballs to serving pieces.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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Often, knockout competition can produce the ‘wrong’ winners, but this World Cup was decided by a league table, which tends to favour the better sides on paper, and Brazil still couldn’t get over the line.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Its success convinced officials to move forward with plans to turn Starlight into a full-scale outdoor theater, and its 10-show inaugural season proceeded in 1951.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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Once children were in an orphanage, parents could be convinced – or coerced – into relinquishing them for adoption.—
Time,
Time,
15 May 2025
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Authorities said his car was found at the Mount Adams trailhead, while his remains were found on the Allen Mountain Trail.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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But until Tuesday afternoon, four days out, there had been no announcement of what acts would be performing, or even where the show would be held The radio silence annoyed fans, who said so online.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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Nearly one-half of Republicans (52%) are annoyed with how much attention is being paid to climate change vs. only 13% for Democrats.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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After about seven days of feeding, the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil and pupate, becoming an adult screwworm, according to the USDA.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The film is said to be rooted in Icelandic folklore, exploring what happens when the landscape itself becomes a force of reckoning.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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Under these parameters, a family of four can’t earn more than $57,720 pre-tax to be considered for assistance.—
Grace Chung,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Power without earned trust and authority without results follow the same trend.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Get.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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