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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
Erie gets their drinking and irrigation water, in part, from Northern Water.
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Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
But bottled up, the problem only gets worse.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Lupita Nyong'o gets candid on motherhood aspirations Nyong'o's battle with uterine fibroids has also changed her outlook on motherhood.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
When life really gets you down, a frozen dinner will not suffice—you’ll need to step into the freezer yourself.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s where the fact‑checking gets shaky.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
If a conversation thread gets confusing, rewrite the key points in plain language.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
There are many reasons a stock gets stuck.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
The Mini 13 is as easy to use as a camera gets.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
But bottled up, the problem only gets worse.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Lupita Nyong'o gets candid on motherhood aspirations Nyong'o's battle with uterine fibroids has also changed her outlook on motherhood.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
When life really gets you down, a frozen dinner will not suffice—you’ll need to step into the freezer yourself.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s where the fact‑checking gets shaky.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
If a conversation thread gets confusing, rewrite the key points in plain language.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
There are many reasons a stock gets stuck.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
The Mini 13 is as easy to use as a camera gets.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets
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What of the author who never learns to write, the computer programmer who never learns to code, or the artist who never learns to draw?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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As per the researchers, the device learns how your specific hand moves and then instantly tells a robot or a computer game to mirror those exact motions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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As these tools become more integrated into everyday radiology practice, a scan that answers the question it was asked and also catches something else worth knowing becomes less of an aspiration and more of a realistic near-term goal.—
Peter Gunderman,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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The full force of cinema is felt not only in an outstanding sound design, notable in the wondrous opening sequence which catches the cacophony of Mexico’s stunning Oyamel fir forest at dawn.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Burning coal produces fine particles that lodge deep in the lungs and bloodstream, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease, according to the World Health Organization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The smartwatch-sized device continuously produces detailed ultrasound images of the wrist’s interior anatomy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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She's arrested, but the charges are later dropped when Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) convinces the coworker not to move forward with the charges.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is when someone convinces your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to their device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Loose, gestural ink drawings sit alongside still lifes of treasured objects, flea market finds are arranged like miniature stage sets, and candid snapshots of her Milan existence are collaged with painterly abandon.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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For her part, Alesia finds Daisy, who is up to here with being made to play principal while managing these two.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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What is the pettiest thing that annoys you during a race weekend?—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
12 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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Nice, France's fifth largest city on the French Riviera, becomes the most resounding win of the far right Sunday with the victory of Eric Ciotti, a former conservative who allied with the National Rally of Marine Le Pen.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Add 1 small red onion, finely chopped, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes (add a splash or so of olive oil if pan becomes dry).—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Each bookstore visit earns an entry to win prizes, with no purchase necessary.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
19 Mar. 2026
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Her interview initially goes poorly, but Ferguson immediately takes a liking to her, which earns her a position on the duchess’ staff.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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