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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
The fans never got an opportunity to give a grateful goodbye, Pat Riley resigning on an early summer afternoon 36 years ago after the end of a lost season.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2025, a pair of early close calls got him into the rest of the year’s signature events.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
He's got a big fat bullet wound in his shoulder.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Thomas got into a deep conversation with GOT and Wednesday star Gwendoline Christie as Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski and vice chairman Jason Cassidy looked on.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Grand Canyon also got 15 points and five assists from Jaden Henley.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
But Wemby got his painfully cool peers to play along, to pick up the tempo – and their defense, often at half court.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
As a plant biologist, Kato knew that bioplastics could be made from plants and got curious about the possibilities.
—Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Wayland also got top four finishes in the 200-yard medley relay and the 100-yard breaststroke.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2025, a pair of early close calls got him into the rest of the year’s signature events.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
He's got a big fat bullet wound in his shoulder.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Thomas got into a deep conversation with GOT and Wednesday star Gwendoline Christie as Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski and vice chairman Jason Cassidy looked on.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Grand Canyon also got 15 points and five assists from Jaden Henley.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
But Wemby got his painfully cool peers to play along, to pick up the tempo – and their defense, often at half court.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
As a plant biologist, Kato knew that bioplastics could be made from plants and got curious about the possibilities.
—Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Wayland also got top four finishes in the 200-yard medley relay and the 100-yard breaststroke.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got
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They were inspired by video generation, a task already mastered by computer scientists.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Feb. 2026
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On top of that, Jackson seems to have mastered the art of dribble-penetration.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The good boy's sprint was caught by the photo finish camera.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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The body camera footage has caught social media's attention since being released, with clips from the video circulating on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, garnering thousands of views.—
Ryan Hansen,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 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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Grosshans is not convinced a law barring kids from creating profiles on social media sites altogether could pass on a federal level.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sure, the story will ruin Tender, too, but Yasmin has convinced Lord Norton that ruining Tender is the tender thing to do.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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The rooms Each of the 11 rooms and two suites is individually decorated, some in bold blues and whites, to reflect the ocean beyond, with elegant colonial-style furnishings that mirror the origins of its founding English owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the statement, the zoo said the mother may have thought her baby was annoyed with Punch, which upset her.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dominic Solanke was adjudged to have made a fair challenge on City defender Marc Guehi in the act of scoring Tottenham’s first goal, something that annoyed manager Pep Guardiola and his players.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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In 1963, Bob Baker and his partner Alton Wood found a run-down scenic shop in downtown Los Angeles to convert into what became a beloved theater where, for the next 5 decades, would surprise and delight guests with marionette shows.—
Erica Olsen,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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From this address, journalism became a weapon for justice.—
Alvin C. Hathaway Sr,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Oligui Nguema won the presidential election, raising hopes for a return to constitutional democracy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dahlen won five Super Bowls across a tenure of nearly two decades with the San Francisco 49ers, and won two more as the Broncos’ director of player personnel in 1997 and 1998.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Got.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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