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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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
He’s known as someone who could raise the tide of an entire defense based on his football IQ and his propensity for getting his teammates properly aligned.
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Punishment for operating a poker club illegally Poker clubs have not been legalized by a constitutional amendment or statewide referendum but are generally allowed, according to Zack Fertitta, who helped represent Prime Social in getting its case dismissed.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Sarah and Paul were getting huge monologues to memorize every night, and those would then be rewritten.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Typically, avalanche safety guidance emphasizes getting an early start and finishing before the heat of the day.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
This alternating and reciprocal motion is not just about getting you from point A to point B.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
So a little less than half of the time in between the Bolt ending production and today was spent just getting everything set up in the factory and getting that line going again.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Lombroso says the key to getting his subjects comfortable was patience.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Indian box office hit Dhurandhar is getting a rare international re-release tomorrow ahead of its sequel landing next week.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Punishment for operating a poker club illegally Poker clubs have not been legalized by a constitutional amendment or statewide referendum but are generally allowed, according to Zack Fertitta, who helped represent Prime Social in getting its case dismissed.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Sarah and Paul were getting huge monologues to memorize every night, and those would then be rewritten.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Typically, avalanche safety guidance emphasizes getting an early start and finishing before the heat of the day.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
This alternating and reciprocal motion is not just about getting you from point A to point B.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
So a little less than half of the time in between the Bolt ending production and today was spent just getting everything set up in the factory and getting that line going again.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Lombroso says the key to getting his subjects comfortable was patience.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Indian box office hit Dhurandhar is getting a rare international re-release tomorrow ahead of its sequel landing next week.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting
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Herson made multiple attempts on the route and, like most climbers, fell while mastering each challenging move.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rei is a skilled visual artist, mastering new techniques often in a variety of traditional and digital mediums.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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But for most fans not wealthy enough to buy VIP ticket packages, catching a glimpse in-person required navigating a complicated and convoluted system just for the chance to pay high prices.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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Scientists track meteors through a network of special cameras that help capture the night sky, but more members of the public are catching them on cellphones and security cameras of their own.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The experimental jet, part of NASA’s Quesst mission, is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while producing only a soft sonic thump instead of a disruptive boom.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another issue worrying farmers in major food-producing countries like Brazil and India is that the war is also hurting the export market.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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That will mean persuading companies whose executives are still grappling with AI to start investing in a technology that few have begun to think about.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The sensible course may no longer be persuading Kim to stop expanding his arsenal.—
Karishma Vaswani,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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For those who are unable to take HT, finding relief may look like cobbling together other medication, such as the nonhormonal drug elinzanetant (Lynkuet) recently approved to manage hot flashes, with various lifestyle adjustments.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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Inspectors cited the restaurant after finding a cot in the restaurant’s dry storage area, along with employee items stored throughout, county documents show.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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And also, Bill has to be home and also not bugging me.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Clara could hear Dune’s sister, Fern, in the background bugging Dune to resume their chess game.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Haase also worked as an assistant at KU from 1999-2003 and North Carolina (2003-12) before becoming a head coach.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mamdani went on to soundly defeat Cuomo in the city's mayoral election in November, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor and its youngest leader in generations.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Money market accounts have variable interest rates that will change based on market conditions, making long-term interest-earning projections difficult to complete with precision.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pic bowed at last year’s Toronto Film Festival, earning strong reviews for Greengrass and its star Matthew McConaughey.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Getting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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