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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The first is that the élite obsession with shaping national politics, and with getting candidates elected, is a distraction.
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Our athletes aren’t getting any support at all from the Olympic people.
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Police say video from the scene shows Portugues getting into her car, turning around on the dead-end street, and repeatedly driving toward the worker in an apparent attempt to hit her.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tell me about getting the call from the state AGs to take over the case.
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Even as an athlete, getting the right information is hard.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 16 Apr. 2026
And travel insurance may not automatically cover getting travelers to the next port.
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—R.j. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The first is that the élite obsession with shaping national politics, and with getting candidates elected, is a distraction.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Our athletes aren’t getting any support at all from the Olympic people.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Police say video from the scene shows Portugues getting into her car, turning around on the dead-end street, and repeatedly driving toward the worker in an apparent attempt to hit her.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tell me about getting the call from the state AGs to take over the case.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Even as an athlete, getting the right information is hard.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 16 Apr. 2026
And travel insurance may not automatically cover getting travelers to the next port.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Heiskanen appeared to get sandwiched in between Hartman and the boards before going down in a heap and possibly getting his knee tangled up underneath him.
—R.j. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting
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Led by John Wist, hands-on course will guide through steps from developing concept and honing storytelling skills to mastering interview techniques, gear setup, audio engineering, and video production.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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So she’s certainly put in the reps mastering how to shop and curate a valuable collection.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The designs are eye catching and beautiful, inspired by South Florida's beaches and ocean water.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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With offensive coordinator Brad Idzik taking over play-calling, the Panthers have a much more pressing need for pass-catching playmakers than backfield bodies.—
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The streamers usually go for buy-out deals when producing in the UK, which in effect shuts the door on compensation for shows that break out.—
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Deadline,
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Executive producer Roz Coleman and producing advisor Malú Ansaldo complete the company’s core team.—
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17 Apr. 2026
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Flock has become increasingly controversial, with communities across the country persuading their local governments to cancel their contracts, though the number is still dwarfed by how many cities renew their agreements with Flock every year.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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Often, threats of family separation work hand in hand with medical neglect, Juburi told me, persuading families to accept deportation.—
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New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The whole thing was a sign that the college is still finding its footing.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the renovation, approximately 90% of furniture, mattresses, lighting and artwork from previous guestrooms were resold and diverted from landfills, finding new homes across the United States.—
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So, all the things people were yelling about with Southwest weren’t bugging me.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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But so much of my journalism has been about something that’s bugging me.—
Jack Denton,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Cypress Avenue location served as the main kitchen and supply center for their growing fleet of food trucks, eventually becoming a restaurant.—
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15 Apr. 2026
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After adjusting for a variety of factors, including smoking habits and marital status, the trend showed that becoming obese later in life still carried risks, but the danger compounded the longer people stayed obese.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Across his final two collegiate seasons at Houston and LSU, Haulcy totaled 162 tackles, eight interceptions and 12 pass breakups, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2024 and All-SEC recognition in 2025.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ball is under strong consideration for All-NBA honors, entering the conversation thanks to turning in his best season statistically since earning a nod as an All-Star reserve during his second year in the league in 2021-22.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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