Definition of getnext
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as in to produce
to become the father of Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son

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as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality it's going to get colder as winter approaches

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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant in some animal species, a new mate will refuse to raise another male's get

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got

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past tense of get
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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 became
to eventually have as a state or quality it's going to get colder as winter approaches

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Recent Examples of get
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The standard battery should get most users around three hours of trail riding. New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 Reviews do note that, due to the cushion stuffing being so full, a quick fluffing may be required after sitting for long periods of time, just to get the fill back to normal. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
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By far the biggest get for Stevens, however, was Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the state’s most popular Democrat, who announced her endorsement last Friday, a day before the start of early voting. Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 In the clip, Karol wears full-glam and an oversized white hoodie, her dancers alongside her in matching get-ups. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
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The duo brought along three offensive linemen from James Madison who should better protect Iamaleava, who got little help last year. Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Another country singer, Brantley Gilbert, got the concert series started Monday. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get
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  • The sixth-year forward is an athletic rebounder and has learned to fill the gaps created by defenses focusing on Wilson in the frontcourt.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • From the moment Billie learns about Sophie-Rose, the teenager who inherited her legendary fake ID after it was already passed down to multiple other Gen-Z blondes, she’s obsessed.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Salas, 20, should soon become the youngest player to catch a big-league game since Ivan Rodriguez debuted with the Texas Rangers in 1991.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Fortunately, one of the most sensitive detectors ever constructed was buried there to catch that fleeting glow and record the neutrinos’ ghostly presence.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • This rainfall is likely to produce flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • What we’re left with is a system for producing conflict, a machine for generating chaos.
    Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • For good measure, Pabst’s social media updates took a tongue-in-cheek approach that may have actually convinced people the posts were more playful than actual pleas for help.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Greyson said nearly five decades of studying near-death experiences has convinced him there is probably something after death.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • Much of that is because of Bowers, arguably the most talented tight end league-wide, but also because Mayer has found success in Kubiak’s heavy sets, and Thomas continues to provide value as a blocker.
    Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • That very same thing is what annoys Liz about Charles 500 years later.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • At Wintrust Arena, Freedom didn’t just annoy Cloud and other players.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 4th House of Home, Family, and Emotional Roots, helping private needs become easier to name.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But when shovels become too expensive, the miners start forging their own.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.
    Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, those five writers — also DSA-LA members — panned the idea of an endorsement, saying Raman hasn’t earned it.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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