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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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
That led to millions more people getting coverage, some of whom paid little or nothing, and more plans being offered.
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Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Now, its most iconic silhouettes from the archive are getting a new lease on life — just in time to the brand’s 120th anniversary.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Is the audience’s energy and way of getting into the music different from Japan?
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
While women have been increasing their share of the home-buying market and single women actually own more homes than single men today, their chances of getting their mortgage application denied are actually far higher, a recent study shows.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Yes, the basketball program is receiving a good amount of revenue sharing, but football is getting more (the most, by far).
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
But getting there can take a lot of trial and error.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 3 Oct. 2025
Before the game, Reeve spoke about getting more from Lynx reserves, who had just three points in Game 2.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Are high standards blocking you from getting the word out?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Now, its most iconic silhouettes from the archive are getting a new lease on life — just in time to the brand’s 120th anniversary.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Is the audience’s energy and way of getting into the music different from Japan?
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
While women have been increasing their share of the home-buying market and single women actually own more homes than single men today, their chances of getting their mortgage application denied are actually far higher, a recent study shows.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Yes, the basketball program is receiving a good amount of revenue sharing, but football is getting more (the most, by far).
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
But getting there can take a lot of trial and error.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 3 Oct. 2025
Before the game, Reeve spoke about getting more from Lynx reserves, who had just three points in Game 2.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Are high standards blocking you from getting the word out?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting
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The first part is about mastering the new language of work.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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From day one, new consultants rotate across industries, geographies, and functions, adapting on the fly and mastering unfamiliar businesses.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Will Shipley would be more of the pass-catching value, and Dillon the early-down and goal-line option, not to say both can’t do both things — hence, the hot hand (and hence for the second time).—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But the Patriots gave it right back as Rhamondre Stevenson, who has had trouble fumbling early this season, was stripped after catching a pass from Maye.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meet Nashville's new crime-fighting Clydesdale Metro Nashville mounted patrol officer Michael Douglas squeezed a three-foot-long rubber chicken, producing an increasingly louder and closer screeching sound to try and provoke a 1,700-pound Clydesdale named Ross.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the time since, the Post has shed much of its former staff, some of whom have found success producing the same content on other platforms.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Klopp still has a job in the game, as overseer of the Red Bull Group, which seems to consist of giving advice here and there, watching games, assessing potential signings and then persuading those signings to, erm, sign.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sponsorship organizations seek donations by persuading people and groups that have, to lend financial support those who don’t have or have far less.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Iamaleava piloted an offense that looked reborn, finding 42 reasons to believe again.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Culinary skills aside, he’s proven a quick study finding who the power brokers are here and has been working closely with them.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bears, Bengals, Browns A well-earned (and probably much-needed) break is on the horizon after becoming the first team in league history to play back-to-back international games in two different countries.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The low pressure area forecasters are tracking was located a little more than 1,000 miles east of the Windward Islands, the hurricane center said in the advisory, with showers and thunderstorms gradually becoming better organized.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being popular with audiences, critics have also praised Bates’ performance, with the actress earning an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for the first season.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Beats Deals The Beats Pill delivers a high-quality, bass-forward sound signature, earning it our Editors' Choice award for portable Bluetooth speakers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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For the first 330 days, Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life, not knowing he was executed on day 328.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That dominance, with Chapman often waiting in the wings, gave Cora the advantage of managing seven-inning games, knowing any lead was likely safe over the final two frames.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Getting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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