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 offspring
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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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Recent Examples of get
The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
One easy piece of advice: Relax your arm while getting your shot, Dr. Abazia says.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
The latter was a big get for a family that can occasionally feel cooped up, Roxanna says.
—Ryan Ermey,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Using the threat of tariffs to get another country to open market access for certain industries is one thing.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
One easy piece of advice: Relax your arm while getting your shot, Dr. Abazia says.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
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Burger lovers can get buy-one-get-one-free cheese sliders on the White Castle app.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
The latter was a big get for a family that can occasionally feel cooped up, Roxanna says.
—Ryan Ermey,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Everyone has a different reason for coming to Santa Fe: Some are drawn by its ties to legendary artist Georgia O’Keeffe, and others are interested in learning about the Native American heritage and local architecture.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
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Enjoy drinks, treats and learn about wildlife rehabilitation.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
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The next-door Wendy’s also caught it on camera, Kalupa said, and supplied footage to police.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Trying to catch Santa Claus on camera, a brother and sister throw him off his game, leaving him stranded in downtown Chicago without his reindeer, magic hat, or sack of presents.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Most plants will recover within a week or two and start to produce new growth that will be more suited to indoor light levels.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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The movie, which is currently filming in Hawaii, is directed by Thomas Kail, with Johnson producing alongside Moana music composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original lead, Auli‘i Cravalho.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, FirstEnergy did not convince the Department of Energy to give it a bailout, but the Ohio Legislature did.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Many Democrats had convinced themselves before the election that this was their year.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The worst bosses, by this math, were found in Mississippi, then Georgia, Louisiana, West Virginia, and Idaho.Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 20 Nov. 2024
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Inside, find walls outfitted with reclaimed cypress panels and accents of black marble.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Examples of structural issues include being easily annoyed by other people’s demands and stories about their daily activities.Courtney Smith, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The report said the mailings annoyed and confused some voters.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this month, French prosecutors asked for prison time and a five-year ban from politics for Le Pen, potentially derailing her bid to become president in 2027.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Anderson became Chairman of the National Stock Exchange in 2007.Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
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Directed by Ridley Scott, the $250 million Gladiator sequel is the top pick for males, both younger and older, and earned a B CinemaScore.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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The tune, a collaboration with his longtime guitarist Earl Slick, earns the second-loftiest debut of the week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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