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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
After Lazio at the weekend, the algorithm gets kinder.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Tesla gets nearly half of its revenue from US customers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Chris Hemsworth gets the seal of approval from motorcycle racer and fellow Australian Jack Miller in Phillip Island, Australia.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The pic gets its world premiere at the AFM alongside a slate of other titles from Anatomica, with Stelly and his team searching for domestic and international sales partners.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
What really gets me is the math doesn’t even math.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Vision Pro gets an upgrade, too.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
But since 2010, the glacier has receded over half a mile, and that same loop gets you a distant photograph.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Tesla gets nearly half of its revenue from US customers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Chris Hemsworth gets the seal of approval from motorcycle racer and fellow Australian Jack Miller in Phillip Island, Australia.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The pic gets its world premiere at the AFM alongside a slate of other titles from Anatomica, with Stelly and his team searching for domestic and international sales partners.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
What really gets me is the math doesn’t even math.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Vision Pro gets an upgrade, too.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
But since 2010, the glacier has receded over half a mile, and that same loop gets you a distant photograph.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets
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Big Baller Boy, by Jeremy Hsing, follows fifteen-year-old Tiger Huang, who tries out for his school’s team hoping to impress his former-star athlete father—and learns that life holds more than basketball.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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But instead of the usual office gig, Julia learns that her new job is to watch over a middle-aged man in a vegetative state, who’s been implanted with proprietary AI — and to chaperone him on a cross-country trip.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
23 Oct. 2025
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The six catches ties for second-most in a game for Mims in his career.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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Loom is a tech platform that connects users with designers to upcycle unworn clothes, PulpaTronics produces metal-free, chip-less RFID paper tags and Renasens creates waterless, chemical-free technology that turns blended textile waste into raw materials.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cocoa prices have more than doubled over the past two years because of poor weather and blights in West Africa, which produces more than 70% of the world’s cocoa.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tormented by visions of the Grabber and her deceased mother, Gwen convinces Finney to join her at a Christian youth camp where their mom once worked.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, Kate ultimately convinces Trowbridge to pour cement over the Russian sub.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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That’s regardless of the circumstances the club finds itself in.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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For more nostalgic decor finds from Pottery Barn, Target, and more, keep scrolling.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Naturally, this annoys Alex to no end.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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This annoys his wife, who hankers after Bingley (sight unseen) as a future son-in-law.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Protecting fanzines becomes an art — bin bags at the ready.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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When a favorite recipe becomes a family tradition, the dish and the love behind it live on for generations.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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How much each team earns through revenue sharing is also not typically disclosed.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nevada Qualls, 25, earns $12 an hour, working as a cashier at city hall in Lake Providence.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Gets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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