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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of get
Verb
Some of those fundamental points outlined in that piece will be used here to get you up to speed on the weighty topic. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Shortly after, Rebecca gets the bad news that Pinter & Sons, spooked by the meeting, have pulled its sponsorship from the women’s team. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
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That’s still a good get for the Nats, but Mead’s a versatile, high-upside big swing for the Red Sox, who are betting his breakout season is more than a flash in the pan. Chad Jennings, New York Times, 26 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
Verb
The whole team, such as Jeff [Ferrero] in lighting, got so close. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Notre Dame received six first-place votes, Indiana got eight and Miami one. ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get
Verb
  • But for educators, there is a growing consensus that AI literacy is about more than learning how to use generative AI and write good prompts.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Ba's novels explored women caught between traditional upbringing and modern aspirations, criticizing polygamy, widespread in the country, and patriarchy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Presently, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer that is caught early is over 99%, which is why Andrea says women who find a lump shouldn't wait to get screened.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • Tink publishes industry-standard newsletters such as Podcast the Newsletter and Podcast Marketing Magic, and produces the podcast discovery show Feed the Queue.
    Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kenya already produces 93% of its electricity using renewable sources.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • But taken together, this was quite the week of pandering candidate theatrics and not exactly the precursor to what should be a serious campaign to convince voters of the best candidate to run a city that needs a turnaround agent.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ellen Evans and Gina Alves told Dateline the family was convinced of Lewis’ involvement.
    Annalise Peterson, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Following a breakaway, Barbra Banda found Haley McCutcheon at the top of the box for the first-time finish and 1-0 lead in the third minute.
    Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While all of the women found their respective moment to shine, no one rose to the occasion quite like Luann de Lesseps, who seemingly decided on her own that Kyle’s white party would be the perfect backdrop for a cabaret performance like none other.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • That was Gardner’s first game with the Colts after being acquired from the New York Jets, and while Indy pulled out the OT victory, Gardner was still annoyed by some of the social media chatter afterward.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Debt collectors also can't repeatedly call with the intent to annoy, abuse or harass you.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Protect a focus window, communicate one adjustment, and let rest become part of the strategy.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yermolaiev has lived in the glitzy city state on the Mediterranean coast for several years, having left Ukraine and renounced his Ukrainian citizenship in 2019 to become a citizen of Cyprus.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • The curation is spot on, and every piece has earned its place.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Berti eventually became a valuable utility player with the Miami Marlins, earning recognition for his defensive versatility and speed.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Get.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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