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 top two finishers in San Diego City Council primaries advance to November runoffs even if one candidate gets more than 50% of the votes in the primary.
—
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Or say a family gets an issue of our magazine—AI could provide a guide on what the parents need to know to have a great experience at bedtime reading this with their child.
—Larry English, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Using his climbing expertise, Verkler gets the job done in about an hour.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Organizations such as Canine Companions, where Cincinnati Children’s gets its dogs, breed, raise and train them, then place them with hospital staff members but still own them.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
What appears to be Clark gets into the driver’s seat, reaches over, and shoots his accomplice before turning the gun on himself, the video shows.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
The series gets underway on Wednesday night.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
There will also be tattoo contests, including one for Ugliest Tattoo, where the winner gets the tattoo removed for free by Removery Tattoo Removal.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Or say a family gets an issue of our magazine—AI could provide a guide on what the parents need to know to have a great experience at bedtime reading this with their child.
—Larry English, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Using his climbing expertise, Verkler gets the job done in about an hour.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Organizations such as Canine Companions, where Cincinnati Children’s gets its dogs, breed, raise and train them, then place them with hospital staff members but still own them.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
What appears to be Clark gets into the driver’s seat, reaches over, and shoots his accomplice before turning the gun on himself, the video shows.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
The series gets underway on Wednesday night.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
There will also be tattoo contests, including one for Ugliest Tattoo, where the winner gets the tattoo removed for free by Removery Tattoo Removal.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets
Verb
-
Where interactions and decisions are continuously captured and fed back into the system to a continuously evolving system that learns and adapts.—
Motaz Agamawi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
-
Also, after Miles (Tatanka Means) learns his friend Sabrina died from a fentanyl overdose, the Marshals unearth a drug cartel operating from Broken Rock.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
Verb
-
That last risk is the most dangerous, since an error nobody catches becomes a decision the business acts on.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
-
The app provides instant feedback and catches pronunciation mistakes.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
The facility produces bleached paperboard that is used to make cartons and cups for products such as milk, juice coffee and sake, according to a 2023 news release.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
-
Scientific studies have shown that this process, which produces large, bright orange flames, releases toxic chemicals like benzene and hydrogen sulphide into the atmosphere, as well as the greenhouse gas methane.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
Not even for the draft, the annual exercise in hope that convinces 32 fan bases that the right quarterback, left tackle or slot corner can make all the difference come September.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
-
The plot is set in motion when Rachel convinces investment banker Bobby Sheen (Rosamund Pike, leaning into her onscreen ice queen image) to hire her to retrieve the money from the defaulter, Manny Salazar (Carlos Barde), for a ten percent recovery fee, with $10 million up front.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
The leader who does excellent work in private, who processes carefully before speaking and who finds large group settings actively draining is usually unaware of just how much their patterns of presence and withdrawal are being (mis)read by the team depending on them.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
-
There are hints of a far better movie peeking out from Maras’ dull weather drama, and the Australian director nearly finds it on numerous occasions.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
Just the idea of him annoys me.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
-
Still, what really annoys Daisy is that Ellie doesn’t seem to respect her rank.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
La Locanda is the main hub for buffet and à la carte breakfast service (the buffet pastries are phenomenal here) and becomes a den for southern Italian dishes for later mealtimes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
-
If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Verb
-
Lady Gaga Scores Her Tenth Career Appearance As Mayhem Requiem arrives, Gaga earns her milestone tenth career appearance on the Top Dance Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
-
By contrast, the average full-time employee ages 18 to 25 with a bachelor’s degree earns $56,153, according to Census data.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
