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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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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However, this gets an all-new rear suspension with leaf springs; that setup allows for a greater payload than a typical torsion beam axle. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 The Amazing Spider-Man and Social Network actor got candid about portraying the controversial executive who has helped spearhead the AI revolution. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 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 trial, which got underway in an Oakland court last week, could result in billions of dollars in damages and forced remedies that could lead to an overhaul of Facebook and Instagram. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Punctuation matters Messages with expressive punctuation also got better response rates from the target clinician — and the more expressive, the better. Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get
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  • 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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  • But not before the former cheerleader caught a pass from Tebow and immediately did a split, drawing cheers from her favorite quarterback.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Sprinkle the garlic butter breadcrumbs over the top of the salad so they get caught in the dressing.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Finite’s founder, Amy Gardner, has producing credits on the likes of And Then Come the Nightjars, La Bohème, Honeytrap, and My House, and worked on the stage productions of Nuclear Children and The Joy of Text.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Giske added that previous trips to Haugesund had produced partnerships the company had not originally anticipated.
    Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 26 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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  • 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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  • 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 27 Aug. 2026.

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