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
La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
All meteorites get their names from the zip code they were found in.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
At the right price, around $3.5 million, Smith is a worthwhile get for a team in need of defensive stability.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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New and experienced poets can get together to read and share their works.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
All meteorites get their names from the zip code they were found in.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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The inclusion of Moranis is a massive get for the project, considering how the actor retired from Hollywood years ago to raise a family after his wife passed.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
At the right price, around $3.5 million, Smith is a worthwhile get for a team in need of defensive stability.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get
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DiLoreto cut his proverbial coaching teeth learning under longtime Everett coach John DiBiaso, who is now leading Catholic Memorial to unforeseen heights.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Both partners need to learn to strike a balance between knowing when to stop digging into the past and being able to spot the patterns that keep resurfacing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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In the receiving game, Breida caught 20 passes for 118 yards.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Dan stepped onto the scene in a tailored suit that caught the light and everyone’s attention.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
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The series is executive produced by Sheridan, Glasser, Saldaña, Kidman, Burkle, Yari, Hutkin, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Cox.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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The words can appear to arrive from elsewhere, produced by an elevated consciousness outside our own.—
Joshua Bennett,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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The economic gains that would have come with remaining in the JCPOA would have convinced Iran to comply with the deal and not use the cover of diplomacy for further provocations.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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But not everyone is convinced that the paper proves doctors are losing critical skills because of AI.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
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The team worked all day and evening trying to find Roland.—
Miriam Toews,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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Consumers can find professional advice on social media for improving confidence and getting guidance in buying choices.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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But overall, people seem to finally comprehend that the protests aren’t just to annoy people.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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This not only infuriated Epstein conspiracy theorists but also annoyed White House officials, who hadn’t been informed of the stunt in advance.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Looking ahead, Mannis expects homeschooling to keep growing and to become increasingly accessible, with parent networks and technology such as AI supporting personalized learning.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Along with the intricate passing sequences they have traditionally been known for, the Catalans embraced directness and verticality, becoming one of Europe’s best counter-attacking sides.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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And another gives users a way to create interactive AI personas from text prompts and earn money from their dynamic digital assets through a token system, uniting creative freedom with blockchain stability.—
Tomer Warschauer Nuni,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This month, trade in your old belt and earn a $20 credit toward a new one at Clayton & Crume, a handcrafted leather belt and accessories store in Kentucky.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Get.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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