getting

verb

present participle of get
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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4
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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5
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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6
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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7
as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality it's going to get colder as winter approaches

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8
as in earning
to receive as return for effort got an A on his final paper

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9
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of she was speaking so fast—did you get what she said?

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10
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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11
as in moving
to leave a place often for another will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation

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12
as in overcoming
to achieve a victory over you may have won this game, but I'll get you next time

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13
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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14
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 Spirit’s efforts to sell tranches of data to Google for $10 million hit several speed bumps after getting public attention in August. — Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 Eaton, in conjunction with developer Sue Powers’ Urban Ventures, plans to renovate the building and reduce its unit count from 62 to 50, with each unit getting its own bathroom for the first time. — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 Korean writer-director Han Jun-hee talked strategies for getting audiences to respond to risky or unfamiliar material in a masterclass at Netflix’s Creative Asia day at Busan International Film Festival. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 Diesel prices have skyrocketed due to a collision of events, including the difficulty of getting oil out of the Middle East since the start of the Iran war, which has raised the price of all oil products. — Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 The major problem for so many kids content producers these days is getting their series financed. — John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 But in this major exhibition, Krasner is finally getting her due — and on her own terms. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026 Of course, amid the rise of streaming movies in the home coming out of the pandemic, followed by the 2023 Los Angeles writers and actors strikes, getting film lovers back into the Cranford Theater remained a challenge. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026 And every big to medium name in sports media was getting their turn with the thermostat. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting
  1. mastering
  2. catching
  3. producing
  4. persuading
  5. finding
  6. bugging
  7. becoming
  8. earning
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  • Leighton is really mastering euphemistic phrasing this episode.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Horton said he is focused on informing fans and mastering the fundamentals.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of mastering
Verb
  • The Braves scored the next three touchdowns for a 21-7 halftime lead, with Maliq Allen getting a one-yard touchdown run, DJ Tubbs catching a six-yard touchdown pass, and Moaalii making a 21-yard touchdown catch.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Other days included yoga and stretching, catching hundreds of balls on the Jugs machine or recovering at Kollective, a social performance club in Austin.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of catching
Verb
  • These showers and storms will be very efficient at producing heavy rainfall.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026
  • And considering scoring has been at a premium for Florida — the Panthers have nine goals through five games — Maurice might have been hesitant to fully dismantle a group that’s producing.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of producing
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  • The company’s reputation was built partly on persuading audiences to take chances on inexpensive, surprising horror outings — often with little more than a compelling premise to go on.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Campaigns are entering a crucial stretch for persuading the independent voters who will probably determine outcomes in swing races.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of persuading
Verb
  • Last month, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the 4th Circuit had prematurely halted the rule, finding that the FCC must issue a decision on the Democratic candidates’ petition for review before the appeals court can get involved.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The power of finding joy and hope through adversity is also a big lesson.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of finding
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  • However, in-flight cabin etiquette is only one part of what’s bugging travelers this summer.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The necessity of the trip at all is what's been bugging me.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Definition of bugging
Verb
  • In short, America is divided not because certain groups are souring on science, but because others are becoming more appreciative of its benefits.
    — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The researchers also demonstrated a similar approach for marking biopsy sites, with the markings becoming visible when activated.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of becoming
Verb
  • Each of the company’s more than 20 brands is distributed in North America, with many earning the top spot in key categories.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Solo dining is climbing, and small indulgences keep earning space in budgets even when the big-ticket splurges get cut.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of earning

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“Getting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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