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
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson called Garland one of his favorite players and seemed to take comfort in handing him off to Lue, who is known for getting the most out of his players.
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Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, past travelers note that Anse Source d’Argent can get busy, and your fellow tourists may prevent you from getting that picture-perfect moment.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Consider getting an early start on basil, mint, lavender, parsley, and thyme.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
The clock is always ticking on getting a state budget done.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Panthers survived five Bruins power-play opportunities, killing off each one and getting a short-handed goal from Lundell.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Eating Sumo Citrus oranges may not necessarily prevent you from getting sick, but adequate vitamin C intake helps support immune system function.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Elk Grove Unified School District board members may soon be getting a raise.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The illiquidity trend is getting worse.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, past travelers note that Anse Source d’Argent can get busy, and your fellow tourists may prevent you from getting that picture-perfect moment.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Consider getting an early start on basil, mint, lavender, parsley, and thyme.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
The clock is always ticking on getting a state budget done.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Panthers survived five Bruins power-play opportunities, killing off each one and getting a short-handed goal from Lundell.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Eating Sumo Citrus oranges may not necessarily prevent you from getting sick, but adequate vitamin C intake helps support immune system function.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Elk Grove Unified School District board members may soon be getting a raise.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The illiquidity trend is getting worse.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting
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Taking the exam in one’s native language permits the driver to be knowledgeable about the rules of the road while mastering English proficiency, as many immigrants do.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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The bulk of the film features Bella, finally in vampire form, mastering her gift of shielding.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Routine screening is vital in catching latent TB, which can lie dormant in the body for decades.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There are reports of Mavs big man Daniel Gafford or Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe also catching the eye of Toronto.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Columbia River Basin, spanning an area roughly the size of Texas, was once the world's greatest salmon-producing river system, with at least 16 stocks of salmon and steelhead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s frenetic social media activity is also aimed more at titillating his hardcore online supporters (and, again, amusing himself) than persuading swing voters.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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To geoengineering proponents, persuading the 29 member nations of the Antarctic Treaty with decision-making power to try to build a sea curtain looks easier than persuading the 193 members of the United Nations to, say, try seeding the atmosphere with sun-blocking chemicals.—
Christian Elliott,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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All these offers expire on February 23, so get to finding your ideal bed partner today.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beyond finding the origin of the lipstick vine species, Ree said the study emphasizes the importance of scientific fieldwork and observing ecological interactions.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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That thing’s been bugging on him for a while.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Dec. 2025
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Then Julian dropped one of his wireless earbuds into Olympia’s purse, using it as a crude bugging device.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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Local media have detailed how citizens were duped into becoming mercenaries for Russia in Ukraine and officials have warned others against following suit.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Consider Dan Bongino, who jumped from hosting a podcast to becoming deputy director of the FBI.—
Donald Moynihan,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Liu surprised fans when retiring a month after earning a bronze medal at the ‘22 World Championships.—
Elliott Almond,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Indiana Senate passes under-the-radar provision scrapping 'low-earning' college degrees.—
Evan Frank,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Getting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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