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as in mastered
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
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as in caught
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 sired
to become the father of
Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son
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as in convinced
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 found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
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as in annoyed
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 became
to eventually have as a state or quality
it's going to get colder as winter approaches
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as in won
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
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as in knew
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
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as in grabbed
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 moved
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
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as in took
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
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as in contacted
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 assassinated
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 puzzled
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 got
Two innings later, Team USA got its first two runs in the same manner but offered a contrast in styles.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Hensley and Anderson obviously had plenty of fans in the building and got the loudest ovations.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
But the movie and Chalamet still got plenty of airtime as well as online discussion, as Timothée Chalamet’s comments about opera and ballet became a recurring theme of the night.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Brunson’s step-back midrange jumper pushed the Knicks lead back to three, but Podziemski’s high-arcing layup got the deficit back to one with a minute remaining.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Bardem wasn't the only star who got political at the Oscars.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
The Bulls got within 10 again on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter, but each time the Kings came up with big baskets to stem the tide and secure the victory.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
And yes, the Bruins lost to UConn by 34 points in last season’s national semifinals, but the Huskies lost Paige Bueckers and the Bruins just got deeper and better and more committed.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Yi Chang got the victory for Taiwan with Jyun-Yue Tseng picking up the save.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Hensley and Anderson obviously had plenty of fans in the building and got the loudest ovations.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
But the movie and Chalamet still got plenty of airtime as well as online discussion, as Timothée Chalamet’s comments about opera and ballet became a recurring theme of the night.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Brunson’s step-back midrange jumper pushed the Knicks lead back to three, but Podziemski’s high-arcing layup got the deficit back to one with a minute remaining.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Bardem wasn't the only star who got political at the Oscars.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
The Bulls got within 10 again on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter, but each time the Kings came up with big baskets to stem the tide and secure the victory.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
And yes, the Bruins lost to UConn by 34 points in last season’s national semifinals, but the Huskies lost Paige Bueckers and the Bruins just got deeper and better and more committed.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Yi Chang got the victory for Taiwan with Jyun-Yue Tseng picking up the save.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got
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There was the genre-bending aesthetic Kamara has long mastered in his designs and styling, where streetwear and formal attire seamlessly meld, much like a jazz number.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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This team might just have mastered it more than any in recent years.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the festival, which kicks off Thursday, the De Los team has assembled a list of acts that have caught our attention.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now, Taiwan is caught in geopolitical limbo.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Morobe sired two daughters as part of a breeding program.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Spike had sired three elephant calves at other zoos, but none survived.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Governor Maura Healey promised cheaper bills with a new executive order, but homeowners said that they weren't convinced by the offer.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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One moment from that day convinced him the role was something special.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Indian hotelier Ashok Khanna founded the place as a response to epidemic stress levels, with a mission to rebalance holistically.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Encode is led by Stanford University student Sneha Revanur, who founded the organization in 2020.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Still, Clarkson was annoyed about not receiving her reality TV prizes after learning that American Idol season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken and his mother were gifted cars from production.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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The bartender is annoyed and goes for a smoke.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The movie made Oscars history when director of photography Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first female to win for best cinematography.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and the first Black person to win for cinematography for her work on the Depression-era vampire blockbuster Sinners.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Last season, Inter Miami won four of five against Nashville, including a 4-0 rout that advanced the team to the knockout round of the MLS playoffs for the first time in club history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Big Sky title won, Idaho is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016 — riding a program-record 18-game winning streak in addition to a program-best 29 overall wins this season.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Got.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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