1
as in mastering
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
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2
as in catching
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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3
as in producing
to become the father of
Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son
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as in persuading
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 finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
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as in bugging
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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7
as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
it's going to get colder as winter approaches
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
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as in grabbing
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 moving
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
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12
as in taking
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
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as in contacting
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 murdering
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 confusing
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 getting
This housing push doesn’t have to do with the construction of new housing as much as getting tenants in the door, which might seem like an odd issue to have in a city with as acute of a housing demand as New York.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
That doesn't seem to be the case anymore, and teams are getting more aggressive with coaching decisions.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The University Park Village shopping center is getting two new stores soon.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The Dark Knight’s wheels are getting a winter upgrade.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 8 May 2026
And second, our views of the future tend to be dark, and seem to be getting darker.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Third, reform homelessness spending by tying funding to measurable outcomes — getting people off the streets and into treatment and housing.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Redirecting funding meant for global health programs could result in tens of thousands of people dying and thousands getting sick, health policy experts told CNN.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
That doesn't seem to be the case anymore, and teams are getting more aggressive with coaching decisions.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The University Park Village shopping center is getting two new stores soon.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The Dark Knight’s wheels are getting a winter upgrade.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 8 May 2026
And second, our views of the future tend to be dark, and seem to be getting darker.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Third, reform homelessness spending by tying funding to measurable outcomes — getting people off the streets and into treatment and housing.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Redirecting funding meant for global health programs could result in tens of thousands of people dying and thousands getting sick, health policy experts told CNN.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting
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Owners who insist on doing it their way without mastering the existing system will often struggle.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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These creators made that knowledge far more accessible, producing educational content on everything from building a washday routine and transitioning from relaxers to mastering styles like twist-outs.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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Fish is from Abolobi, who partners with fishermen using responsible, ethical fishing methods, catching only non-endangered species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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In Game 1, the Montreal Canadiens earned full marks for catching the rusty Carolina Hurricanes off guard and piling up four quick goals on the way to a 6-2 win.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The Sox sent 13 batters to the plate while producing their most runs in an inning since scoring 11 in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds on May 7, 2023, at Great American Ball Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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His knowledge and love of movies fueled his writing and co-producing on the American Film Institute’s Salutes not only to Peck but to Gene Kelly, Billy Wilder, Barbara Stanwyck and Jack Lemmon.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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But there is little evidence that the AI ads, in themselves, are persuading new voters.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Influencers have become a routine part of persuading voters in local, state and national races as legacy media’s reach has waned, though there are few laws on the books regulating them.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Grisebach has a flair for finding faces with striking, weatherbeaten features that might have grown out of the landscape itself.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Ahead, our editors gladly risked a few good makeup days in the name of finding the best ones.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 May 2026
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Get clear about what’s bugging you.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Woke up this morning, still kind of bugging me.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber.—
OCVarsity sports staff,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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This transformation happened around the time the idea of becoming a writer had gained escape velocity in my mind.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Getting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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