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verb

ˈget How to pronounce get (audio)
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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 produce
to become the father of Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son

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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 become
to eventually have as a state or quality it's going to get colder as winter approaches

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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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get

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noun

ˈget How to pronounce get (audio)
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
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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Huard was a five-star prospect in 2021 and a major get for Jimmy Lake at Washington. — Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 That’s a good get, considering its central enigma — which throws in everything from conspiracy theorists to police corruption into the knotty mix — remains open-ended. — Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get
  1. learn
  2. catch
  3. produce
  4. convince
  5. find
  6. annoy
  7. become
  8. earn
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  • To learn more about the slithery, slimy donation, visit here.
    — Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Tuesday, 2/25 Bake cornbread and learn the history behind Southern soul food at the Fenway Community Center, 3-4pm.
    — Steph Solis, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Definition of learn
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  • This has led to more people trying their luck at catching one, even if they’re not supposed to.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of catch
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  • Although there are more types of marigolds to explore, most common marigolds fall into one of three categories: African or Mexican marigolds are large plants that produce big, showy blooms that are often used in bouquets.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
  • For example, a carbon tax puts a price on carbon emissions by produced by products as a way of reducing environmental impacts.
    — Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of produce
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  • In 1832, Jackson was convinced that the president of the Bank of the United States, Nicholas Biddle, was using the bank’s wealth and influence to defeat Jackson in the election.
    — Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
  • While the software does issue a disclaimer before spitting out its design, seemingly to avoid trademark issues, some fair-use hawks are not convinced.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of convince
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  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Grand emailed supporters last week hoping for help finding two Black female performers to join its show.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of find
Verb
  • Waltz now has a bunch of top officials, and their teams, who are annoyed at him for drawing bad publicity.
    — Marc Caputo, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
  • However, standing in the middle of a road to capture the Eiffel Tower in the background is not only unsafe but can also annoy locals.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of annoy
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  • If one side is prying too much, or the other has no regard for those struggling financially, the conversation can turn toxic very quickly—and reaching a middle ground becomes very difficult.
    — Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Offer your cat yummy treats or toys in the carrier at home regularly to help your cat become more comfortable with the carrier.
    — Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of become
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  • Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The latter record earned the alternative pop star five nods at the 66th Grammys, including a nom in the coveted song of the year and album of the year categories.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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