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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
The Great American State Fair officially gets underway tonight, and people who can’t attend in person may be wondering how to watch the kickoff celebration from home.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The depth here gets thin quickly after the top four.
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Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Whether either city gets an expansion team at all is likely to be an extensive process that starts with the NHL’s board of governors.
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John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The energy gets stuck behind the barrier, unable to push forward.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Build a little structure into your wardrobe and the decision gets smaller, easier and eventually almost automatic.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
In the tax filings, the nonprofit also noted that each member gets a copy of the document.
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Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Every little bit counts, every little piece gets under your skin.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The depth here gets thin quickly after the top four.
—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Whether either city gets an expansion team at all is likely to be an extensive process that starts with the NHL’s board of governors.
—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The energy gets stuck behind the barrier, unable to push forward.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Build a little structure into your wardrobe and the decision gets smaller, easier and eventually almost automatic.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.
—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
In the tax filings, the nonprofit also noted that each member gets a copy of the document.
—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Every little bit counts, every little piece gets under your skin.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets
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The tool also learns from the company it’s embedded in over time.
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And everybody kind of has their own goals — certainly Tyland learns that his goals and Lohar’s are not the same.
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Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
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Then something unusual catches your eye.
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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.
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In Illinois specifically, Constellation produces sufficient baseline electricity to fulfill the standard energy demands of over eight million residential homes.
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But the answer might also be what convinces a talented person to accept an offer—or apply in the first place.
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Then Carmy convinces Syd to prepare her Coca-Cola short ribs, also served at the family meal.
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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.
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Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
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What is the pettiest thing that annoys you during a race weekend?
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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.
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
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When this happens, the city becomes the landlord, and the tax base the landlords were contributing to stops coming.
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This is where the CHIPS Act comparable earns its place, though not for the reason it is usually offered.
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The 42-year-old knuckleballer earns his tenth win of the year with six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves.
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