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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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
Farmer, who had a right forearm strain, went 2-for-20 with a home run at Columbus while getting reps at catcher.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Reaching such a stage would be the third World Cup final in succession for France, after getting their hands on the trophy in 2018 and losing to Argentina last time around.
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Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Another clutch offering is a workstation for getting computer work done in between meetings.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Skubal missed some time this season while getting loose particles removed from his pitching elbow.
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Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
And getting the story right necessitates telling the whole story, not only from the perspective of a George Washington, but from the perspective of somebody who worked in that house.
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Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
But New York got to him in the fifth, inducing three walks while getting a two-run homer off the bat of Max Schuemann.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 July 2026
Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Reaching such a stage would be the third World Cup final in succession for France, after getting their hands on the trophy in 2018 and losing to Argentina last time around.
—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Another clutch offering is a workstation for getting computer work done in between meetings.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Skubal missed some time this season while getting loose particles removed from his pitching elbow.
—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
And getting the story right necessitates telling the whole story, not only from the perspective of a George Washington, but from the perspective of somebody who worked in that house.
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Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
But New York got to him in the fifth, inducing three walks while getting a two-run homer off the bat of Max Schuemann.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 July 2026
Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting
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In an era where AI automates many startup tasks, mastering Strategic Fit—discovering the optimal market alignment faster than competitors—is becoming the paramount competitive advantage for founders aiming to build billion-dollar enterprises.
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Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
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But this year, the city is catching a little guff over an apparent oversight.
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And that job is made all the more difficult when catching for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who holds himself and his teammates to very high standards.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
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Vance is leading the negotiations with Iran, which include persuading the Islamic Republic to pull back its support for Hezbollah in return for financial relief.
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More than a week after the disaster, search-and-rescue operations remain active, though hopes of finding additional survivors are rapidly fading.
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The family pursued legal action after finding that their pool was not built according to code, and put the settlement money toward founding a water safety nonprofit, The Zac Foundation.
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The necessity of the trip at all is what's been bugging me.
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His doctor had been bugging him for years to get a colonoscopy because of his age, but Driggers declined.
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Josh Bell homered from each side of the plate, becoming only the seventh Twins player to accomplish the feat.
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Ultimately, anticipatory anxiety should be a catalyst for becoming more adaptable and intentional in developing valuable human qualities, regardless of technological advancements.
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Cape Verde then closed the group stage by earning draws against Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 26.
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Some of the world’s most successful companies are built on it, earning their profits on services layered atop an open core.
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“Getting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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