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as in learns
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
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as in catches
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 produces
to become the father of
Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son
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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
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as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
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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
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as in becomes
to eventually have as a state or quality
it's going to get colder as winter approaches
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
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as in knows
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
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as in grabs
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 departs
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
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as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
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as in contacts
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 assassinates
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 confuses
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
what gets me is why she would do such a weird thing
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Recent Examples of gets
Because when your plans change, the company gets to keep all of your money.
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
But there’s something about politics that gets me in a rabbit hole.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
Everyone wants to play on TV, but not everyone gets that opportunity.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The walks keep Poppy active and give him a sense of purpose, while Angus gets stimulation and companionship.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Imagine a world-class chef who gets a cutting-edge oven.
—Bernardo Martinez, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some items have been added to showcase Gravelle’s Bronco style, such as the special sticker with the Appalachian Mountains landscape that graces the glove box and usually gets the most comments from first-time passengers.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Tonight, viewers will find out as the drama unfolds when the 2025 cast gets together for the first time since Season 7 ended.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Oregon gets credit for recognizing Labor Day first in 1887.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
But there’s something about politics that gets me in a rabbit hole.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
Everyone wants to play on TV, but not everyone gets that opportunity.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The walks keep Poppy active and give him a sense of purpose, while Angus gets stimulation and companionship.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Imagine a world-class chef who gets a cutting-edge oven.
—Bernardo Martinez, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some items have been added to showcase Gravelle’s Bronco style, such as the special sticker with the Appalachian Mountains landscape that graces the glove box and usually gets the most comments from first-time passengers.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Tonight, viewers will find out as the drama unfolds when the 2025 cast gets together for the first time since Season 7 ended.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Oregon gets credit for recognizing Labor Day first in 1887.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets
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For 450 pages, Rudy learns to chase ambulances, falls in love, and serves his single important client, a bereaved mother whose son’s medical insurance claim was illegitimately denied.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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As a result, Enid, in Wednesday’s body, learns from Rosaline how to reverse it.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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But Isaac catches Thing’s dart, then reattaches Thing to his arm and buries Wednesday alive.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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The inner activated carbon filter catches invisible particles and helps to neutralize odors from cooking, pets, smoke, or your teenager’s gym bag.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cumberland Falls is one of only two places in the world that regularly produces moonbows — a night-time rainbow created by moonlight refracting through water droplets.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
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This tree produces consistently vibrant red foliage in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the film, Elizabeth convinces Bobby Tanner to sell the property to Joyce, ensuring that the land will stay in the hands of someone who wants to protect their community.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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When Katherine convinces her to return to Colorado, Jackie is determined to make amends with Alex and set boundaries with Cole while finding her place within the Walter family.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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That is to say Vogue finds itself on the precipice of a generational, technological, and economic reckoning.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Thomas Samson | Afp | Getty Images Heading into another vote of confidence next week, France now unexpectedly finds itself unfavorably compared to Italy, a country previously renowned for political upheaval and economic frailty.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the other person hears this explanation and still becomes hostile, Skinner recommends removing yourself from the exchange altogether and seeking out a flight attendant.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The company earns a fee for paying the merchant upfront.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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That earns you in-game skill points and stat boosts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Who knows, but the struggle was real.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mark Fisher, who’s been keeping an eye on the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's utility bills for the past 20 years, knows this all too well.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Gets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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