1
as in mastering
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I'm not sure I ever got the new math
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2
as in catching
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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3
as in producing
to become the father of
Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son
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as in persuading
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 finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
redid the math problem until I got the right answer
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as in bugging
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 becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
it's going to get colder as winter approaches
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
got an A on his final paper
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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?
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as in grabbing
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 moving
to leave a place often for another
will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation
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as in taking
to achieve a victory over
you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time
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as in contacting
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 murdering
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 confusing
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 getting
Tim Hill plunked pinch-hitter Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters with pitches before getting an out.
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CBS News, 19 June 2026
But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
Daversa said the restaurant is usually closed on Mondays but opened in hopes of getting some spillover fans from the Iran-New Zealand game at SoFi.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Perhaps the most remarkable feat was getting Trump to more forcefully back Ukraine in its war with Russia — a win for European leaders and for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his diplomatic disaster at the White House in March 2025.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Fults was one of the people involved in getting the measure across the finish line.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2026
After the crowd was getting restless with some boos, Mexico has added to its lead.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
But if Tiger voluntarily submitted to a permitting process before deciding not to wait on getting a license and sell their product anyway, that could work against it.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 11 June 2026
The Seattle office will see the most cuts, with 68 employees getting notice of their termination.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
CBS News, 19 June 2026
But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
Daversa said the restaurant is usually closed on Mondays but opened in hopes of getting some spillover fans from the Iran-New Zealand game at SoFi.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Perhaps the most remarkable feat was getting Trump to more forcefully back Ukraine in its war with Russia — a win for European leaders and for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his diplomatic disaster at the White House in March 2025.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Fults was one of the people involved in getting the measure across the finish line.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2026
After the crowd was getting restless with some boos, Mexico has added to its lead.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
But if Tiger voluntarily submitted to a permitting process before deciding not to wait on getting a license and sell their product anyway, that could work against it.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 11 June 2026
The Seattle office will see the most cuts, with 68 employees getting notice of their termination.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting
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There are a few outfit formulas worth mastering.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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Grilling burgers is a rite of passage—mastering the art of cooking burgers to the right doneness can mark a new level of cooking confidence.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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How about Matt Capps, a closer on a one-year deal, for a young catching prospect with the Minnesota Twins named Wilson Ramos.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In 2016, a B-52 crashed during takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, catching fire.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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With its rich agricultural resources, the country is aiming to become a leader in producing next-generation biofuels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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For a service built on impulse viewing, telco deals buy instant reach and built-in billing in price-sensitive markets where persuading users to sign up directly can be hard.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Candidates must position themselves as entertainers, performing for voters rather than persuading them.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Another problem is the difficulty older Americans have in finding new jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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In the 10th minute, Neil El Aynaoui pilfered the ball from Ryan Christie, then nearly capitalized on the ensuing counterattack, finding free space in front of an open net but overrunning Azzedine Ounahi’s cross.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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The necessity of the trip at all is what's been bugging me.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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His doctor had been bugging him for years to get a colonoscopy because of his age, but Driggers declined.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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There isn’t a mini bar in most rooms (the suite does have one), so plan on becoming close friends with the servers during your stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The teenager is a team assistant and volunteer with big dreams of one day becoming a soccer star.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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“Getting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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