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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
Vasilevskiy got ahold of Swayman and threw a couple of shots with his left.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
And the paper got an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, which included on the record comments from Mark Cuban and LeBron James.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Join a pilgrimage to watch the first rainfall on Mars; trap yourself with a death monk in a locked-room murder mystery—or trap yourself with the Shelleys the summer that Mary got a lightning bolt of literary inspiration.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Strong got the run started with a three-point play and the Huskies sliced through Tennessee's pressure defense for layups.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
The duo got together for a throwing session a couple of weeks ago to hone their chemistry on routes.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Hafley, who got his biggest break from Wannstedt during the former Dolphins coach’s time leading the Pittsburgh Panthers, could go the elevate-a-backup route.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
My parents got the school involved, and the ringleaders were hauled into the vice principal’s office.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
Matthews, though, got the last laugh with the shootout winner.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
And the paper got an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, which included on the record comments from Mark Cuban and LeBron James.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Join a pilgrimage to watch the first rainfall on Mars; trap yourself with a death monk in a locked-room murder mystery—or trap yourself with the Shelleys the summer that Mary got a lightning bolt of literary inspiration.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Strong got the run started with a three-point play and the Huskies sliced through Tennessee's pressure defense for layups.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
The duo got together for a throwing session a couple of weeks ago to hone their chemistry on routes.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Hafley, who got his biggest break from Wannstedt during the former Dolphins coach’s time leading the Pittsburgh Panthers, could go the elevate-a-backup route.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
My parents got the school involved, and the ringleaders were hauled into the vice principal’s office.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
Matthews, though, got the last laugh with the shootout winner.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got
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President Erdoğan mastered this approach—publicly criticizing rate decisions, invoking Islamic prohibitions on interest, signaling displeasure through state media—until governors either complied or departed.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That’s why Warsh is skeptical of the idea that leadership can be mastered from a bookstore shelf.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Real Madrid star Arda Guler was caught disagreeing with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, after being brought off in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kiko sired two calves, with a third due early this year.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Bowie recently sired a calf there, making Fort Worth Zoo elephant matriarch Rasha a great-grandmother.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, Brenda's two daughters, Michelle Wonders and Monica Tagas, were left questioning the investigation, convinced that their mother had been murdered, per the Chronicle.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Nearly two months ago, AMC sold most of its Hycroft Mining stake to the gold and silver mine’s largest investor, Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott, who convinced AMC to join him in making their original investment in 2022.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 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,
27 Jan. 2026
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In 1916, the Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple, also known as the Denver Buddhist Church at the time, was founded at 1950 Lawrence St.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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He was obviously annoyed at her about something.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In particular, you might be concerned or annoyed about financial issues with a friend or a group.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Soltani’s precarious fate became one of the most high profile cases internationally during the huge anti-government protests that convulsed Iran last month.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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America became the most powerful, prosperous nation on earth because of immigrants not in spite of them.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Belichick won six Super Bowls in New England and two while a defensive coordinator with the New York Giants.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's list of candidates won the largest share of seats in November's parliamentary elections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Got.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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