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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
Fans also got a small teaser poster, which has led to nearly a million views on the above post alone.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
In December 2024, Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda the Good Witch in the Wicked films, got tearful when she was presented on The Drew Barrymore Show with one of the test wands used by Billie Burke, the original Glinda from 1939’s Oz.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2017, Wolfe got a nose job — her first cosmetic procedure — and had another one to correct it several years later.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The notion of a non-arbitrary, standard length got a boost in the early days of physics, with the idea of a length that could be held to a standard that anyone on Earth could adhere to.
—Big Think, 10 Nov. 2025
Things got better when young Josh King replaced Lukic at half-time, meaning Fulham essentially returned to the system from last weekend.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Still got that buttery, milky voice for the ladies.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2025
Matsuda got his start as a Story Artist for Disney Animation, working on modern classics including Zootopia and Big Hero 6.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Alejandro Alba and his son Jayen got front row seats by arriving at 4am, a full seven hours before the parade started.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
In December 2024, Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda the Good Witch in the Wicked films, got tearful when she was presented on The Drew Barrymore Show with one of the test wands used by Billie Burke, the original Glinda from 1939’s Oz.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2017, Wolfe got a nose job — her first cosmetic procedure — and had another one to correct it several years later.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The notion of a non-arbitrary, standard length got a boost in the early days of physics, with the idea of a length that could be held to a standard that anyone on Earth could adhere to.
—Big Think, 10 Nov. 2025
Things got better when young Josh King replaced Lukic at half-time, meaning Fulham essentially returned to the system from last weekend.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Still got that buttery, milky voice for the ladies.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2025
Matsuda got his start as a Story Artist for Disney Animation, working on modern classics including Zootopia and Big Hero 6.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Alejandro Alba and his son Jayen got front row seats by arriving at 4am, a full seven hours before the parade started.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got
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Jonathan Bailey has mastered the art of capturing hearts.—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most fans of the show have likely been bracing themselves to see how Hemsworth takes on a character Cavill has long mastered.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Police previously said a 2011 Infiniti G37 sedan crashed on the I-30 service road and caught fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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The brother lions sired several cubs over their long reign at the zoo.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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After tumbling from a 50-foot height, Dan Aykroyd walked away convinced that a higher power had caught him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Weber was always convinced that what his apparatuses were seeing was a real signal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
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About 1,000 people attended an event Monday night by Turning Point USA, the group Kirk founded, at the university’s Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogulof said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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He’s collaborated with the company since it was founded in 2022.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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She’d been awakened by their puppy, and had been annoyed at Ryan, who hadn’t gotten up early with the dog like he was supposed to.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kelce was evaluated for a concussion in the locker room, and he was annoyed at having to answer the questions that are part of the test.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since 1982, over 1 million campers have trained here, including alumni who became NASA and ESA astronauts.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The rapid cycle quickly became my favorite cycle for most of my laundry loads.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Acuff won a high school state championship at the Breslin Center in 2023.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Got.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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