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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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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
Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
And this time the roll of the dice didn’t work, with Turkey getting its only win of the tournament on its last touch of the World Cup.
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Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Valdez, whose seat goes from Brooklyn to Queens, accused her opponent inaccurately of getting pro-Israel donations.
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Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2026
There’s a 25% discount on Tarkov on Steam, with expansions also getting some discounts as well.
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Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Tim Hill plunked pinch-hitter Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters with pitches before getting an out.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Fults was one of the people involved in getting the measure across the finish line.
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Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2026
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
And this time the roll of the dice didn’t work, with Turkey getting its only win of the tournament on its last touch of the World Cup.
—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Valdez, whose seat goes from Brooklyn to Queens, accused her opponent inaccurately of getting pro-Israel donations.
—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2026
There’s a 25% discount on Tarkov on Steam, with expansions also getting some discounts as well.
—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Tim Hill plunked pinch-hitter Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters with pitches before getting an out.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Fults was one of the people involved in getting the measure across the finish line.
—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting
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For resistance training, that may mean starting with lighter weights and mastering technique before increasing load.
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Moving beyond self-expression, the goal for McKendrick has become mastering the art of turning private experiences into universal ones.
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Residents and visitors line downtown streets waving flags, children scramble for the best candy-catching spots along the parade route, and families spend the day enjoying pancake breakfasts, baseball and an evening fireworks show.
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Rushing’s injury could have suddenly put the Dodgers’ catching situation in a precarious position.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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The French president had also thrown himself into persuading the player to stay with Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2022, as if trying to keep a monument that belongs to the national heritage.
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But luckily for Mboladinga, the Congo squad stopped at nothing to ensure its beloved icon made it to North America, going as far as persuading DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to include him in the team’s official delegation.
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But the recent action on Anthropic, as well as asking OpenAI to limit its own newest model, comes after experts have fretted for months that Mythos could pose a security risk by giving hackers and other bad actors access to AI capable of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities exceptionally quickly.
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Good luck finding more than a few sad options hidden in a back corner at your local salon.
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The necessity of the trip at all is what's been bugging me.
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His doctor had been bugging him for years to get a colonoscopy because of his age, but Driggers declined.
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In a macro picture, retirement at 65 is becoming an ancient concept.
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Okorie flipped his commitment from Harvard to join Stanford for his freshman year in the 2025 season, becoming an Associated Press All-American honorable mention, the All-ACC first team and the ACC All-Rookie team.
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The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
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Teen entrepreneurship has evolved significantly, with high schoolers now running real businesses and securing college opportunities, often earning thousands.
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“Getting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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