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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get
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The measure would provide funding for implementation and allow exceptions for students with learning challenges or translation needs.—
Sarah Taddeo,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Here’s what experts had to say about the 11 push-ups challenge, how the exercise can help protect your health, and how to learn to do more and better quality push-ups.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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The metallic threading catches light in ways that basic prints could only dream about.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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With the three women remaining, Emily convinces her sister to pretend to be her and take accountability for all of the murders.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Linda tumbles to her death after being hit with a drone by Emily's son, Nicky, and Emily convinces Charity to take the fall.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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The equity research firm conducted a sample on 50 products and found Amazon prices had risen 4.2% higher on April 25.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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At the Altes Museum, the first museum built on the island, find funerary sculptures, bronze cauldrons, mummy portraits and other remains of classical antiquity.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Easily annoyed by noises like gum smacking or cereal slurping.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The controversy over attire comes just two months after Zelensky was criticized and called disrespectful by a reporter at the White House for not wearing a suit during his visit to the Oval Office, with reports suggesting that Trump was annoyed by Zelensky's choice of clothing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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That creates more space between couples, as their relationship becomes secondary to curing the cancer.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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That’s how music became the unofficial theme of our India jag and an enduring source of fascination for him.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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Burns has earned a college degree and has worked with hospice patients.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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“Get.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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