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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
White Sox fans got the last laugh on Sunday afternoon as their squad completed a wild, thrilling comeback victory over their crosstown rivals.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Maddie Eisler, a Manhattan Pilates instructor, was trying to explain why Shaggy got the shakes.
—Natalie Meade, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Both Mbappe and Alcaraz went with a sultry vibe for their cover portraits, but what really got the internet aflutter was the cheeky photos of Alcaraz rolling around in the red dirt.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Everybody’s got a dad, everybody’s got a mom, lots of people have sons and daughters, people are in relationships.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Tom Brady, who was the victim of Netflix’s last celebrity roast in 2024, made a surprise appearance at Kevin Hart’s roast Sunday to launch a few jokes at the comedian before the night got underway.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 11 May 2026
Mateusz Bogusz got a second chance to score in the 51st minute, using his left foot to find the net for the second time for a 3-1 lead.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Mira Costa led 8-4 in the third set when Choi scored on a kill, served an ace and then got another kill to get the Oilers within a point.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
The Avs got outhit, outworked, outhustled, out-detailed, out-everything-ed.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Maddie Eisler, a Manhattan Pilates instructor, was trying to explain why Shaggy got the shakes.
—Natalie Meade, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Both Mbappe and Alcaraz went with a sultry vibe for their cover portraits, but what really got the internet aflutter was the cheeky photos of Alcaraz rolling around in the red dirt.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Everybody’s got a dad, everybody’s got a mom, lots of people have sons and daughters, people are in relationships.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Tom Brady, who was the victim of Netflix’s last celebrity roast in 2024, made a surprise appearance at Kevin Hart’s roast Sunday to launch a few jokes at the comedian before the night got underway.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 11 May 2026
Mateusz Bogusz got a second chance to score in the 51st minute, using his left foot to find the net for the second time for a 3-1 lead.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Mira Costa led 8-4 in the third set when Choi scored on a kill, served an ace and then got another kill to get the Oilers within a point.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
The Avs got outhit, outworked, outhustled, out-detailed, out-everything-ed.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got
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How to Sort Laundry Effectively There are only three steps required to sort laundry effectively and they can be mastered by almost everyone.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Over 10 years, Cheng mastered techniques not only for new construction but also for small-scale traditional buildings in a folk style.—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The Giants have not won at home in Week 1 since Hakeem Nicks caught three touchdown passes in a 2010 win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Steyer backers Speaking of money, the second ad (or sort-of ad) that caught my attention is tied to Steyer, the billionaire who has spent more than $100 million of his own money in this race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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There are several Nick Cannons — the TV host, the actor, the occasional hip-hop artist, the penitent, and, perhaps the most famous Cannon, the fertile father of 12 who sired five children in 2022 alone.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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Bowie sired a calf there in June 2025, making Fort Worth Zoo’s oldest elephant Rasha a great-grandmother and the matriarch of four generations.—
Harriet Ramos
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Of course, not all officers were readily convinced.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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If the prover reveals two different colors in response to every challenge, the verifier will eventually be convinced that the prover knows a valid coloring.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
11 May 2026
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The building is full of character, having at turns been home to a book press, bank, and, most appropriately, the founding headquarters of the Danish Spirit Producers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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To Henry, this would have been for the greater good of English football, but the reaction was again one of anger and Henry was annoyed that the idea was killed off.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if the president doesn’t get annoyed with him once or twice.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ben Levi Ross and Christiani Pitts became the luncheon’s emotional center of positivity.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Mukhtar, the 2022 MLS MVP, became the seventh player in MLS history with at least five regular-season hat tricks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run eighth inning, and the Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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But Seranthony Domínguez struck out pinch hitter Jac Caglianone to secure his 10th save as the Sox won their fourth straight.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Got.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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