1
as in learns
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in catches
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
don't cough on me—I don't want to get your cold
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in produces
to become the father of
Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in becomes
to eventually have as a state or quality
it's going to get colder as winter approaches
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in earns
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
9
as in knows
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
10
as in grabs
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
the defense tackled the running back and got the ball
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
11
as in departs
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
12
as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
13
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
14
as in assassinates
to put to death deliberately
"I'll get you if you talk to the cops," the loan shark warned
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
15
as in confuses
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
what gets me is why she would do such a weird thing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gets
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Their combative behavior gets under your skin as Mars and Uranus align!
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
If the plant gets too much sun, its leaves can develop crisp, brown edges and eventually yellow and die.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
But over the course of the entire broadcast, Disney is hoping that every corner of the country gets its own slice of the pie.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Style it with sandals or heels, and then throw on a denim jacket when the evening gets chilly.
—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Contreas uses his helmet as a weapon, but Cavalli gets the same punishment?
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Bringing the show back this year, the work gets sharper and tighter, but the biggest shift is in its conclusion.
—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Their combative behavior gets under your skin as Mars and Uranus align!
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
If the plant gets too much sun, its leaves can develop crisp, brown edges and eventually yellow and die.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
But over the course of the entire broadcast, Disney is hoping that every corner of the country gets its own slice of the pie.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Style it with sandals or heels, and then throw on a denim jacket when the evening gets chilly.
—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Contreas uses his helmet as a weapon, but Cavalli gets the same punishment?
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Bringing the show back this year, the work gets sharper and tighter, but the biggest shift is in its conclusion.
—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets
Verb
-
Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.
-
Junior talent now learns strategy earlier while AI handles repetitive production, giving humans more space for taste, storytelling and relationships.
Verb
-
Kessler catches an empty side screen involving Anfernee Simons and calmly plays in drop, backpedals smoothly, slides laterally for a stride, opens his hips and tricks Simons to shoot before swatting it away with his left hand.
-
Any successful catches need to be killed humanely following strict state guidelines, as well as accurately documented.
Verb
-
What’s more, the conditions attached to AB 2074 — onsite affordable homes, prevailing wages and workforce development opportunities — ensure that the state’s public investment produces broad benefits for our communities.
-
In Illinois specifically, Constellation produces sufficient baseline electricity to fulfill the standard energy demands of over eight million residential homes.
Verb
-
But the answer might also be what convinces a talented person to accept an offer—or apply in the first place.
-
Then Carmy convinces Syd to prepare her Coca-Cola short ribs, also served at the family meal.
Verb
-
In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
-
Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
Verb
-
What is the pettiest thing that annoys you during a race weekend?
-
One of the more common ways bear encounters escalate is when an off-leash dog runs toward a bear, annoys it, and then comes sprinting back to its owner with an angry predator in pursuit.
Verb
-
Jockey Steve Cauthen becomes the first rider in history to sweep the world’s four major derbies after winning the Irish Derby with Old Vic.
-
When these five components operate as a unified system, technology becomes an asset rather than a collection of disconnected purchases.
Verb
-
This is where the CHIPS Act comparable earns its place, though not for the reason it is usually offered.
-
The 42-year-old knuckleballer earns his tenth win of the year with six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves.
Cite this Entry
“Gets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
