Synonyms of get
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as in to learn 
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as in to catch
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as in to produce
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as in to convince
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as in to find
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as in to annoy
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as in to become
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as in to earn
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as in to know
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as in to grab
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as in to move
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as in to overcome
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as in to contact
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as in to assassinate
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as in to confuse
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as in mastered
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as in caught
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as in sired
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as in convinced
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as in found
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as in annoyed
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as in became
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as in won
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as in knew
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as in grabbed
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as in moved
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as in took
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as in contacted
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as in to learn
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
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as in to catch
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 to convince
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 to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
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as in to annoy
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 to earn
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
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as in to grab
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 to move
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
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as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
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as in to contact
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 to assassinate
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 to confuse
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
what gets me is why she would do such a weird thing
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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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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 get
ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
The Tigers celebrated their homecoming with a 42-6 win, with a gauntlet of an SEC schedule about to get underway.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
That was a nice get for Brad Treliving, and Roy is a useful player.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
In a sleek and minimal chassis with stylish LED accents, it's got plenty of room for expansion and tons of ports.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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So why not approve this and just get seven more weeks to negotiate?
—ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
The Tigers celebrated their homecoming with a 42-6 win, with a gauntlet of an SEC schedule about to get underway.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
The hour-long comedy event is a big get for Hulu, amid a bidding war for Glaser’s next stand-up offering following both the Golden Globes and Netflix‘s The Roast of Tom Brady.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
That was a nice get for Brad Treliving, and Roy is a useful player.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Robots just got a new brain and body.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
In a sleek and minimal chassis with stylish LED accents, it's got plenty of room for expansion and tons of ports.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get
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New seasonal ranges provide better temperatures, more resources and opportunities to produce healthy offspring.—
Brandi D. Addison,
The Providence Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Plummer died in 2021 at age 91, and his cinematic offspring remembered him warmly.—
Scott Huver,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are farmers' markets all over the county offering everything from fruits and veggies to jams and maple syrup, and picturesque towns and villages like Fleischmanns, Walton, and Hobart provide scenic locales for strolling, shopping, and dining.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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In 1995, Waters chose a public middle school in Berkeley as the flagship for her nonprofit, The Edible Schoolyard Project, in which students tend to on-site gardens and learn to grow and cook their own vegetables, fruits, and herbs.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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Chia Seeds Chia seeds offer a balanced mix of protein, carbohydrates, and fat, which supports a sustained cascade of energy throughout the day.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pests, disease, and weather can all play a part in unsightly stretches of brown grass, and tossing some grass seed over the area may not be the answer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dancers and band members from the nearby Edison School of the Arts performed at the grand opening ceremony, where Elanco launched a nutrition program to feed and educate 250 families in the Valley Neighborhood.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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To find that balance, for myself and my family, I meal-prep about once a week.—
Millie Peartree,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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Morris, 64, entered guilty pleas to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child in an Osage County courtroom.—
Nolan Clay,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some schools offer tuition discounts if multiple children from the same family are enrolled.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Get.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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