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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 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
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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
For now, iSales is a 50-person team mostly based in Shanghai’s Pudong district, where Pan said the startup gets free office space courtesy of the local government, along with subsidies to use Chinese AI models.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The operation will curtail oil shipments from Iran to China, which gets 90 percent of its oil from Tehran.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Under Texas law, if none of the candidates gets more than 50% of the vote, the election goes to a run off.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
Colorado, on the other hand, gets a higher percentage of water than Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico.
—Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Matt Konvalinka said his agency typically gets between 400 and 500 road rage calls per year.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Fouad gets content, the celebrity gets a keepsake, and viewers get an unscripted answer stripped of PR polish.
—Ryan Brennan
march 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
While the first season HBO’s popular video game adaptation The Last of Us made use of Alberta for extensive location shooting, the second season saw production largely move from Calgary to Vancouver, where the third season of the popular series gets under way locally this week.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The new product, the brand claims, gets even better results in just three minutes.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The operation will curtail oil shipments from Iran to China, which gets 90 percent of its oil from Tehran.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Under Texas law, if none of the candidates gets more than 50% of the vote, the election goes to a run off.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
Colorado, on the other hand, gets a higher percentage of water than Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico.
—Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Matt Konvalinka said his agency typically gets between 400 and 500 road rage calls per year.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Fouad gets content, the celebrity gets a keepsake, and viewers get an unscripted answer stripped of PR polish.
—Ryan Brennan
march 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
While the first season HBO’s popular video game adaptation The Last of Us made use of Alberta for extensive location shooting, the second season saw production largely move from Calgary to Vancouver, where the third season of the popular series gets under way locally this week.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The new product, the brand claims, gets even better results in just three minutes.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets
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Video shows moment Clinton learns of photo leak The deposition video shows the moment Clinton becomes aware of the first leak of a photo of her from Bobert.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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What the novel is working toward is not the exposure of a violation, let alone the processing of any real-life event, but a recognition of the self—a self who survives the scourges of childhood, and a storytelling-self who learns that fiction can reveal otherwise unsayable truths.—
Honor Jones,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Or perhaps a member of a group or an organization will do or say something that catches you off guard?—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Tiny jewel rhinestone flowers add a touch of luxury and makes for an intricate detail that catches the light with every gesture.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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According to Air Force data, the missile produces about 203,158 pounds of thrust in the first stage, 60,793 pounds in the second, and 35,086 pounds in the third stage.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The production and stage will be three times the size of the comedians’ normal stages and will be managed by the same team that produces stadium shows for acts like Los Bukis and Bad Bunny.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Javier Bardem plays Ruben, the boss of an underdog racing team who convinces Sonny to return to the sport to partner with and mentor rookie driver Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris).—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Concerned about corporate image and dwindling morale, the store manager convinces a group of employees to stay overnight to investigate these occurrences.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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However, the jury of appeals finds no recourse within the USATF rulebook to alter the results order of finish.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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What is the pettiest thing that annoys you during a race weekend?—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Think of something that annoys you, connect it to masculinity by adding bro, and proceed as though that bro were a category of person.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 When comfort meets courage, tenderness becomes strength.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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When a district is drawn to heavily favor one party, the general election becomes a formality, and the real contest shifts to a low-turnout primary.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The designation, which Anthropic will fight in court, could become a serious problem for the startup, which earns its revenue through enterprise software sales to companies that might currently or one day want to work with the military in some capacity.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Gets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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