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as in learns
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
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as in catches
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 produces
to become the father of
Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son
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as in convinces
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 finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
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as in annoys
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 becomes
to eventually have as a state or quality
it's going to get colder as winter approaches
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
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as in knows
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
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as in grabs
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 departs
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
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as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
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as in reaches
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 assassinates
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 confuses
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 gets
Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
For musicians, playing these sporting events gets them in front of broader audiences that may come outside of their core fanbase.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
But when a powerful capability spreads widely, mistakes propagate further and misuse gets cheaper.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Then Bowser gets big again and reunites with his son, and the two agree to rule the universe together (or something), but somehow two Bowsers add up to less of a wowser than one.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Severance star Adam Scott is meanwhile being awarded the Canal+ Icon Award, while Baby Reindeer creator Gadd gets a commitment award.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Dell 14-Inch Laptop Deal The Dell 14-inch laptop is one of those no-drama picks that just gets the job done.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
And making sure his wife gets a full-on spa day and some R&R after years of being a mom and his caretaker.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Erie gets their drinking and irrigation water, in part, from Northern Water.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
For musicians, playing these sporting events gets them in front of broader audiences that may come outside of their core fanbase.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
But when a powerful capability spreads widely, mistakes propagate further and misuse gets cheaper.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Then Bowser gets big again and reunites with his son, and the two agree to rule the universe together (or something), but somehow two Bowsers add up to less of a wowser than one.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Severance star Adam Scott is meanwhile being awarded the Canal+ Icon Award, while Baby Reindeer creator Gadd gets a commitment award.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Dell 14-Inch Laptop Deal The Dell 14-inch laptop is one of those no-drama picks that just gets the job done.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
And making sure his wife gets a full-on spa day and some R&R after years of being a mom and his caretaker.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Erie gets their drinking and irrigation water, in part, from Northern Water.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets
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Growing up near the beach, one learns there are many ways to build them.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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New to Rhode Island, Ashley learns to fit in with a group of friends whose history runs deep.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 27-year-old Kmet primarily played in-line (62%) in 2025, but has demonstrated slot production in three straight years of 50-plus catches from 2021 to 2023.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The critical detail that catches many retirees off guard is the two-year lookback.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s the group that produces the festival.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Film Independent produces the annual Film Independent Spirit Awards and has spent more than four decades championing independent storytelling.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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She's arrested, but the charges are later dropped when Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) convinces the coworker not to move forward with the charges.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is when someone convinces your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to their device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Adventure finds you through familiar friends.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jimmy walks into his mentor's home and finds Ducky dead, peacefully in his sleep.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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What is the pettiest thing that annoys you during a race weekend?—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Think of something that annoys you, connect it to masculinity by adding bro, and proceed as though that bro were a category of person.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Offer clear feedback to a collaborator in private, so mutual respect strengthens and the path forward becomes simpler for both of you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Our expert take The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card earns transferrable miles, which is a stand-out benefit for a no-annual-fee card.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Someone making a few dollars over 400% of the federal poverty level earns too much to get a subsidy now, and in some states average premium payments were due to at least triple for this group.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Gets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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