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
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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Most people spend year one with their heads down, mastering the job.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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While others were mastering the blues, Jimi Hendrix was rewiring rock.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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His spends the right amount of time catching us up on the lives, dreams and current situations of three Oakland shoplifters — Corvette (Keke Palmer), Mariah (Taylour Paige) and Sade (Naomi Ackie).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Brown’s production immediately skyrocketed when he was traded to the Eagles before the 2022 season, tallying a career-high 1,496 yards on 88 catches with 11 touchdowns while catching passes from Hurts for the first time.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Among his earliest campaign donors, according to city filings, is top unscripted producer Jeff Jenkins, known for producing The Simple Life as well as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its offshoots.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The retailer is known for producing high-end bedding with low-end prices, most of which are thoughtfully designed and ethically sourced.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 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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Trump wants Xi’s help persuading Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and come back to the bargaining table.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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For Yeon, the decision to revisit zombies wasn’t about retreading familiar ground but finding the right vessel for exploring modern anxieties.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.—
Sarah Linn
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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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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The company amassed a clean-energy portfolio that included one of the world’s largest solar power plants, and had set a goal of becoming the country’s biggest player in the space by 2030.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Entry-level openings in fields with high AI exposure are becoming rarer as companies downsize.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
19 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 20 May. 2026.
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