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"Getafe":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"commune in central Spain south of Madrid population 168,642":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"h\u0101-\u02c8t\u00e4-f\u0101"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-131106",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"get":{
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"fruit",
"issue",
"offspring",
"posterity",
"progeny",
"seed",
"spawn"
],
"definitions":{
": a religious divorce by Jewish law":[],
": a return of a difficult shot in a game (such as tennis)":[],
": beget":[],
": begin":[
"gets to worrying over nothing at all"
],
": bother":[
"All these delays are starting to get to me."
],
": deliver sense 6b":[
"the car gets 20 miles to the gallon"
],
": have":[
"\u2014 used in the present perfect tense form with present meaning I've got no money"
],
": hear":[
"Sorry, but I didn't get your name."
],
": hit":[],
": hurry":[],
": influence":[],
": irritate":[
"the delays were starting to get her"
],
": lineage":[],
": memorize":[
"got the verse by heart"
],
": offspring":[],
": overcome":[
"Such practices will surely get you in the end."
],
": overcome , surmount":[
"get over your fear of being lied to"
],
": puzzle":[
"This problem really gets me."
],
": seize":[
"The dog got the thief by the leg."
],
": something begotten:":[],
": the entire progeny of a male animal":[],
": to achieve as a result of military activity":[],
": to achieve success":[
"determined to get ahead in life"
],
": to acquire wealth":[],
": to avoid criticism or punishment for or the consequences of (such as a reprehensible act)":[],
": to be able":[
"never got to go to college"
],
": to be ready to begin or deal with":[
"I'll get to the accounts as soon as I can"
],
": to be subjected to":[
"got a bad fall"
],
": to be successful":[],
": to become affected by (a disease or bodily condition) : catch":[
"got measles from his sister"
],
": to become alert or aware : show sophisticated consciousness":[],
": to become aware of":[
"got wind of our plans for the party"
],
": to become enthusiastic, energetic, or excited":[],
": to become involved":[
"people who get into trouble with the law"
],
": to become strongly involved with or deeply interested in":[
"got into gymnastics at an early age"
],
": to begin to function in a skillful or efficient manner":[
"the company finally got its act together"
],
": to bring together : accumulate":[],
": to cause to be in a certain position or condition":[
"got his feet wet"
],
": to cause to come or go":[
"quickly got his luggage through customs"
],
": to cause to move":[
"get it out of the house"
],
": to come to be":[
"\u2014 often used with following present participle got talking about old times"
],
": to come together : assemble , meet":[
"often gets together with his friends after work"
],
": to criticize insistently":[
"the fans got on him for losing the game"
],
": to engage in sexual intercourse":[],
": to establish communication with":[],
": to find out by calculation":[
"get the answer to a problem"
],
": to gain possession of":[
"got a new bicycle"
],
": to get revenge":[],
": to have an effect on: such as":[],
": to have an emotional effect on":[
"the final scene always gets me"
],
": to have as an obligation or necessity":[
"\u2014 used in the present perfect tense form with present meaning you have got to come"
],
": to influence corruptly : bribe":[],
": to leave immediately":[
"told them to get"
],
": to make a start":[
"time to get going on that assignment"
],
": to make a start : get going":[
"ought to get cracking on that assignment"
],
": to make one angry or annoyed":[],
": to make progress":[
"hasn't gotten far with the essay"
],
": to make ready : prepare":[
"get breakfast"
],
": to move or travel across":[],
": to obtain and bring where wanted or needed":[
"get a pencil from the desk"
],
": to obtain by concession or entreaty":[
"get your mother's permission to go"
],
": to obtain or receive by way of benefit or advantage":[
"he got little for his trouble",
"get the better of an enemy"
],
": to prevail on : cause":[
"finally got them to tidy up their room"
],
": to produce an unfortunate effect on : upset":[
"the noise got on my nerves"
],
": to pursue with exhortation, reprimand, or attack":[
"The coach really got after the players at halftime."
],
": to put one's life, thoughts, or emotions in order : cease to be confused or misdirected":[],
": to put out in baseball":[],
": to reach agreement":[
"were unable to get together on the new contract"
],
": to reach effectively":[
"The valve is hard to get at unless you have a special tool."
],
": to reach or enter into a certain condition":[
"got to sleep after midnight"
],
": to reach the end of : complete":[
"got through the ordeal unhurt"
],
": to receive a scolding or punishment":[],
": to receive as a return : earn":[
"he got a bad reputation for carelessness"
],
": to receive by way of punishment":[],
": to reconcile oneself to : become accustomed to":[
"was very disappointed, but he'll get over it"
],
": to recover from":[
"still trying to get over a bad cold"
],
": to repay in kind":[],
": to seek out and obtain":[
"hoped to get dinner at the inn"
],
": to stop deceiving oneself or fooling around : face reality":[],
": to stop wasting time on trivial or hopeless matters":[],
": to succeed in becoming : become":[
"how to get clear of all the debts I owe",
"\u2014 William Shakespeare"
],
": to succeed in coming or going : to bring or move oneself":[
"get away to the country",
"got into the car"
],
": to suffer a specified injury to":[
"got my nose broken"
],
": to try to prove or make clear":[
"I don't understand what he's getting at ."
],
": to turn one's attention to":[
"The committee finally got at the main issue."
],
": to turn to or adopt an enlightened course of action or point of view":[],
": to undergo religious conversion":[],
": understand":[
"he got the joke"
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"He got a new bicycle for his birthday.",
"I never did get an answer to my question.",
"I got a letter from my lawyer.",
"She got a phone call from her sister.",
"Did you get my message",
"You need to get your mother's permission to go.",
"She hasn't been able to get a job.",
"If you want to be successful you need to get a good education.",
"It took us a while to get the waiter's attention.",
"It took us a while to get a taxi."
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Late Hebrew g\u0113\u1e6d":"Noun",
"Middle English, from Old Norse geta to get, beget; akin to Old English bi gietan to beget, Latin pre hendere to seize, grasp, Greek chandanein to hold, contain":"Verb and Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)get",
"nonstandard \u02c8git",
"\u02c8get"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"learn",
"master",
"pick up"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220235",
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"get (someone or something) wrong":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to fail to understand (someone or something) correctly":[
"She got the instructions wrong .",
"Don't get me wrong \u2014I like his parents. They're just a little too strict.",
"You've got it all wrong ! That's not how it's done."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200112",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get (something) off one's chest":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to tell someone about (something that has been making one upset or unhappy)":[
"You've been a little cold to me lately. Is there something you'd like to get off your chest "
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-181904",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get a bang out of":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to enjoy (something) very much":[
"You'll get a bang out of this story.",
"She got a bang out of watching her grandson at the beach."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203015",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get a fix on":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to determine the exact position of something (such as a ship or an airplane)":[
"We're trying to get a fix on the ship's location."
],
": to get an accurate understanding of something":[
"Voters are still trying to get a fix on her character.",
"Analysts are reading reports to get a fix on how the market will perform."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-120325",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get a good look at":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to see (someone or something) clearly":[
"The witness wasn't able to describe the killer because she didn't get a good look at him."
]
},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-123228",
"type":[
"idiom"
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"get a grasp on":{
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"definitions":{
": to gain a good understanding of":[
"We're still trying to get a grasp on the situation."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-110023",
"type":[
"idiom"
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"get a grip on":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to gain a good understanding of":[
"He can't seem to get a grip on calculus."
]
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-103436",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get a laugh":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to make people laugh":[
"I kept telling jokes, but I couldn't get a laugh ."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105614",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get about":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to be up and about : begin to walk":[
"able to get about again"
],
": to become current : circulate":[]
},
"examples":[
"it got about that the company was having financial difficulties"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"break",
"circulate",
"come out",
"get around",
"get out",
"get round",
"leak (out)",
"out",
"spread"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233834",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"get above oneself":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to think oneself more important than one really is":[
"We are pleased by his success, but we worry that he might be getting above himself ."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-125001",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get across":{
"antonyms":[
"obscure"
],
"definitions":{
": to become clear or convincing":[],
": to make clear or convincing":[
"we couldn't get our point across"
]
},
"examples":[
"what I'm trying to get across is that there simply is no money for the project",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In spring of 2021, Milwaukeean Jaymarlon Jones \u2014 known to his 539,000 TikTok and 190,000 Instagram followers as JayDay Hilarious \u2014 came across an audition listing for a program in which teams would have to try to get across a room full of obstacles. \u2014 Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel , 2 June 2022",
"In recent weeks #ChurchToo has seen an especially intense set of revelations across denominations and ministries, reaching vast audiences in headlines and on-screen with a message that activists have long struggled to get across . \u2014 Peter Smith And, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
"That would be a lot of international travel and soccer paperwork to get across the finish line in a relatively short span since his acquisition from Turkish club G\u00f6ztepe, but Nwobodo will be available for selection, Noonan confirmed on Thursday. \u2014 Pat Brennan, The Enquirer , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Lucky said the border patrol officers were refusing to let them in, as crowds of people were rushing to get across as well. \u2014 Sara Smart, CNN , 1 Mar. 2022",
"High-speed trains are a great way to get across Europe with travelers even able to buy a Eurail pass for travel across the continent. \u2014 Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure , 31 May 2022",
"Many of the islands are connected by bridges or tunnels, but those that aren\u2019t require a ferry to get across . \u2014 Brendan Leonard, Outside Online , 4 Oct. 2020",
"That\u2019s the message that Lamont\u2019s campaign wants to get across in its latest television commercial that started airing Monday night. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 16 May 2022",
"The important message to get across is that protecting the bear protects people, too. \u2014 Nell Lewis, CNN , 18 Jan. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1911, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"clarify",
"clear (up)",
"construe",
"demonstrate",
"demystify",
"elucidate",
"explain",
"explicate",
"expound",
"illuminate",
"illustrate",
"interpret",
"simplify",
"spell out",
"unriddle"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-064308",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"get along":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to be or remain on congenial terms":[],
": to meet one's needs : manage":[
"we got along on a minimum of clothing"
],
": to proceed toward a destination : progress":[]
},
"examples":[
"most college students can get along with just a few hours of sleep at night",
"the preparations for the party are getting along just fine"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"cope",
"do",
"fare",
"get by",
"get on",
"make out",
"manage",
"shift"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045144",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"get around":{
"antonyms":[
"lose (to)"
],
"definitions":{
": circumvent , evade":[],
": to become known or current":[
"word got around that he was resigning"
],
": to find or take the necessary time or effort":[
"\u2014 used with to"
],
": to get the better of":[],
": to give attention or consideration":[
"\u2014 used with to"
],
": to go from place to place":[]
},
"examples":[
"somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles",
"somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For now, most researchers get around this by choosing tasks with only a few steps, but most humanlike activities, like baking or doing the dishes, require long sequences of actions with multiple objects. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 24 June 2022",
"And, for whatever reason, didn\u2019t get around to sending the ring sooner. \u2014 Carolyn Hax, Washington Post , 18 June 2022",
"Fox News will eventually get around to coverage on its signature channel \u2014 at 8 p.m. Pacific time, Greg Gutfeld\u2019s show will be pre-empted for a two-hour special hosted by Shannon Bream. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY , 8 June 2022",
"Fox News will eventually get around to coverage on its signature channel \u2014 at 8 p.m. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 8 June 2022",
"So how do people get around these expensive prices",
"There are no cars allowed on Mackinac Island; residents and visitors get around by horses, bicycles or walking. \u2014 Paula Wethington, Detroit Free Press , 3 June 2022",
"What do vampires take to get around on Halloween night",
"How to get around Consider that the speedway could house the USS Enterprise-D and Millennium Falcon racing inside its 253 acres. \u2014 Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star , 23 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1798, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"beat",
"best",
"conquer",
"defeat",
"dispatch",
"do down",
"get",
"lick",
"master",
"overbear",
"overcome",
"overmatch",
"prevail (over)",
"skunk",
"stop",
"subdue",
"surmount",
"take",
"trim",
"triumph (over)",
"upend",
"win (against)",
"worst"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-070741",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"get away from it all":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to go on vacation":[
"We went on a cruise to get away from it all ."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111709",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get away with murder":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to murder someone without being captured or punished":[
"a vicious killer who nearly got away with murder",
"\u2014 usually used figuratively to describe someone who does something very bad or wrong without being criticized or punished The company had been getting away with murder for years before the scandal broke."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111412",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get back":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to come or go again to a person, place, or condition : return , revert":[
"getting back to the main topic of the lecture"
],
": to gain revenge : retaliate":[
"\u2014 usually used with at"
],
": to regain possession of : recover":[]
},
"examples":[
"the distraught owner cried that she would do anything to get back her lost dog",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Airlines warn passengers to prepare for issues From flight delays and cancellations to crowded airports and schedule changes, the air transportation system is struggling to get back to normal after the pandemic-era slump. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
"After a year of sitting on the bench, John Wall is finally going to get back to playing basketball. \u2014 Matt Young, Chron , 28 June 2022",
"Tekno, a coltan miner, holds aloft a piece of precious ore, taken by its presence, and is struck down by a foreman, commanding him to get back to work. \u2014 Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
"Much like the Roaring \u201820s after the Spanish Flu pandemic, people are ready to get back to normal life. \u2014 Gary Drenik, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"An airline representative said wait times were longer than normal but promised to get back to me as soon as possible. \u2014 Christopher Elliott, BostonGlobe.com , 8 June 2022",
"After a five-month wait, the Ravens are finally starting to get back to game speed. \u2014 Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun , 24 May 2022",
"Felt like today was just a big day to come out and break out of that and get back to just being me. \u2014 Joe Freeman, oregonlive , 6 June 2022",
"After taking a year off from football, Butler enters this offseason looking to do the improbable once again \u2014 get back to the NFL and make an impact in New England. \u2014 Mark Daniels, USA TODAY , 4 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1605, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"re-collect",
"reacquire",
"recapture",
"reclaim",
"recoup",
"recover",
"regain",
"repossess",
"retake",
"retrieve"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015144",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"get behind the wheel":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to sit in the driver's seat":[
"He got behind the wheel and sped off."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124556",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get better acquainted":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to get to know each other better":[
"I'll go get us some drinks while you two get better acquainted ."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130238",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"get by":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to make ends meet : survive":[],
": to proceed without being discovered, criticized, or punished":[],
": to succeed with the least possible effort or accomplishment":[]
},
"examples":[
"working at night paid my college tuition and enabled me to get by \u2014but just barely"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"cope",
"do",
"fare",
"get along",
"get on",
"make out",
"manage",
"shift"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105351",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"get down":{
"antonyms":[
"embark"
],
"definitions":{
": to alight especially from a vehicle : descend":[],
": to cause to be physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted : depress":[
"the weather was getting her down"
],
": to commit to writing : describe":[],
": to give one's attention or consideration":[
"\u2014 used with to get down to business"
],
": to have a good time partying":[],
": to manage to swallow":[],
": to perform music or dance effectively and infectiously":[]
},
"examples":[
"I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat.",
"it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In one instance, someone stopped her car and got out to walk, Richmond said, leaving people behind her with no way to get down the hill. \u2014 Karen Garciastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 15 May 2022",
"Rather than get down on your hands and knees and scrub until your fingers swell, try using a more effective device, like the O-Cedar EasyWring RinseClean Microfiber Spin Mop and Bucket. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Rih and Rocky get down into some dirty business dealings, which presumably leads to the rapper spending time in jail. \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 5 May 2022",
"Long and narrow, the brush can get down to the hard-to-reach bottom. \u2014 Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com , 4 Jan. 2022",
"This would become our daily pattern: look up at a daunting pass, grind up it wishing our packs were a bit lighter, be rewarded with a brand-new, amazing view of the other side, and figure out a way to get down . \u2014 Brendan Leonard, Outside Online , 14 Aug. 2020",
"The Mountain Hardwear Basin Trek shorts are made to get down and dirty. \u2014 Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Those who were lounging on the famous red stairs had to run toward the noise to get down the steps before turning around and racing in the opposite direction. \u2014 NBC News , 11 Apr. 2022",
"The question remains of how Mr. Putin will get down from his tree. \u2014 New York Times , 16 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1647, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"alight",
"descend",
"disembark",
"dismount",
"light"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-192331",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"get down on one's (hands and) knees":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to kneel down":[
"If you want to clean the floor properly, you have to get down on your (hands and) knees and start scrubbing."
]
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"And feel free to get in touch with me via LinkedIn. \u2014 Carina Legl, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or to get in touch over Twitter at @NYPDTips. \u2014 Chantal Da Silva, NBC News , 15 June 2022",
"Fill out the form below or get in touch using one of our encrypted options. \u2014 Craig Silverman, ProPublica , 14 June 2022",
"The creaky Romantic fantasy of the numinous artist, isolated from mundane labors, turning her back on the modern world to get in touch with higher truths, is on display. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
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"The hit sitcom followed the Johnson family, a Black family who aims to get in touch with their cultural roots after moving into a wealthy and predominately white community. \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 8 May 2022",
"Through the all-women motorcycle riders, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, James was able to get in touch with Gomez, the Albuquerque attorney, who has a private practice but also works pro bono for families who are dealing with MMIWG cases. \u2014 Arlyssa Becenti, The Arizona Republic , 7 May 2022"
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"These three tips from the current crypto craze can be applied to reinvigorate any mature business or help a startup get off the ground. \u2014 Sundance Monty Brennan, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"The man later asked for $35,000 to help his crew get off the oil rig after encountering trouble there. \u2014 Brian Lisik, cleveland , 27 June 2022",
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"Both Bates and Vignarajah lent their campaigns more than $150,000 to get off the ground, and both have raised more than enough money to cover their loans. \u2014 Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun , 15 June 2022",
"Zucker\u2019s downfall complicated the high-profile debut of CNN+, a glossy streaming platform that the news channel had spent more than $300 million to get off the ground. \u2014 Scott Decarlo, Fortune , 27 May 2022",
"But the agency doesn\u2019t control many of the tools that help people get off the streets and into housing. \u2014 Ruben Vivesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 4 May 2022",
"Burns will take over for interim CEO Bill Carnahan, a longtime utilities and community choice energy veteran hired to help SDCP get off the ground. \u2014 Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The state needs to step up its efforts to help homeowners get off fossil fuels \u2014 and fast, according to legislators who helped write Massachusetts\u2019 ambitious climate law. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 7 Sep. 2021"
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"The fee is designed to persuade people to get out of their cars and take transit, thereby helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. \u2014 Michael Smolenscolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 June 2022",
"As a result, people may struggle to get out of bed in the morning to fulfill their daily tasks. \u2014 Dario Sabaghi, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Set after the events of the second movie, Jack's still trying to get out of Davy Jones' locker. \u2014 Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping , 19 June 2022",
"Visitors who want to see Alaska need to get out of Anchorage. \u2014 John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
"As the leaves turn in an election year, Congress invariably rushes to get out of Washington leaving any ambitious legislation on the cutting room floor. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 17 June 2022",
"And so this narrative of a little old lady who just one day was too tired to get out of her seat is just not accurate. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press , 17 June 2022",
"Elli couldn\u2019t wait to get out of show business, marrying a wealthy man and starting a thriving floral business in Santa Barbara, Calif. \u2014 Sun Sentinel , 16 June 2022",
"Bryan said at the time of Britney wanting to get out of her conservatorship. \u2014 Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022"
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"word got round that a movie star was spending the night at a local motel"
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"He came onstage in a cowboy getup .",
"a guy in a crazy getup",
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"you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning",
"all got up in her Sunday best",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Anaa Saber looked absolutely stunning in her own very gilded getup . \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 7 May 2022",
"The mom of three looked absolutely radiant in a gorgeous metallic purple dress with dramatic sleeves and ruffle detailing, matching her eyeliner to her stunning on-air getup . \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Byer's prediction of Jillette, 67, and Teller, 74, ended up being under the Hydra getup . \u2014 Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com , 6 Apr. 2022",
"In the clip, Thee Stallion \u2014 who sported a dramatic, feathered, gold-armor getup for her Met Gala debut \u2014 switched into a low-cut black \u2018fit paired with gold chains and a matching cane. \u2014 Darlene Aderoju, Billboard , 4 May 2022",
"This particular example was built towards the end of the first GT's two-year production run and wears the $13,000 Heritage Edition getup , its light-blue-and-orange paint harking back to the Gulf Oil liveries worn by the GT40 racers of the 1960s. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Lively looked radiant and ready for spring in a three-piece pastel getup , showing off her toned abs in a crop top paired with a midi-length pencil skirt and unstructured blazer draped over her shoulders. \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Just last month, Keke Palmer wore a vibrant green suit by Christopher John Rogers and Zendaya stunned in a Barbie pink Valentino getup at Paris Fashion Week. \u2014 Jake Smith, Glamour , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Wood wrote in the caption of the still, which shows her in a black and white, lacy, jewelry-heavy getup true to Madonna's style at the time. \u2014 Marci Robin, Allure , 3 Mar. 2022",
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"For a basic battery replacement, Way estimates a cost of $13,000 or $14,000, while more expensive models can get up to $20,000. \u2014 Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
"Customers can get up to 65 percent off electronics, outdoor furniture, home decor, kitchenware and more. \u2014 al , 21 June 2022",
"These are subjects upon which Gasso, whose team won its sixth national championship on Thursday by sweeping a best-of-three series from Texas, may have to get up to speed. \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"The smell would be so strong that residents enjoying the flowers, benches and statue of St. Francis would have to get up and leave. \u2014 Peter Krouse, cleveland , 18 Apr. 2022",
"As part of the proceedings, those aspiring for a position on the board had to get up and say why they should be selected. \u2014 Greg Story, Forbes , 27 Dec. 2021",
"On several occasions, Cooper-Jones had to get up and leave the courtroom. \u2014 Shaddi Abusaid, ajc , 27 Nov. 2021",
"The date wrapped up a little after 9 p.m. because Kait had to get up early for work. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Nov. 2021",
"Some towns may opt to do trick-or-treating on Saturday since kids don't have to get up early Sunday for school. \u2014 Allison Chinchar, CNN , 30 Oct. 2021"
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"This type of wooden shoe is what the Japanese call a geta \u2014a clog to be worn outdoors. \u2014 Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Use your chopsticks to pick some up and place it on your individual sushi board, called a geta for its resemblance to a wooden clog of the same name. \u2014 Mark Robinson, CNN , 16 Sep. 2021",
"Today, in response to the flurry of questions about them, West tweeted a diptych including a photograph of what appeared to be a modern version of the traditional Japanese shoe, the geta . \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 28 Aug. 2018"
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"On Monday, Kardashian gave fans a glimpse at their Tahitian getaway by posting photos \u2014 some of which were taken by Davidson himself \u2014 on her Instagram Stories. \u2014 Alexis Jones, PEOPLE.com , 15 June 2022",
"If staying at an all-inclusive resort is a must for your girlfriend getaway , look no further than Mexico. \u2014 Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day , 14 June 2022",
"The suspect would then steal from the apartment before making his getaway . \u2014 Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY , 8 June 2022",
"One whiff of this candle, featuring a blend including coconut, pink peppercorn and orange blossom, and you'll be transported to your last beach getaway . \u2014 Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
"Now, it\u2019s not unusual for the Kardashians to coordinate looks, and for their Italian getaway , the stylish siblings have all decided to wear vintage designs from Dolce & Gabbana\u2019s archive. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 22 May 2022",
"Remember: My family is in the dark about our sunny getaway , so please don\u2019t mention this article to them. \u2014 Nevin Martell, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
"The smart map will not only show homes within the category and region but will also zoom out to show homes within the category slightly outside the borders to help encourage guests to think outside the box for their next vacation home getaway . \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 11 May 2022"
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"The mom of three looked absolutely radiant in a gorgeous metallic purple dress with dramatic sleeves and ruffle detailing, matching her eyeliner to her stunning on-air getup . \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Byer's prediction of Jillette, 67, and Teller, 74, ended up being under the Hydra getup . \u2014 Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com , 6 Apr. 2022",
"In the clip, Thee Stallion \u2014 who sported a dramatic, feathered, gold-armor getup for her Met Gala debut \u2014 switched into a low-cut black \u2018fit paired with gold chains and a matching cane. \u2014 Darlene Aderoju, Billboard , 4 May 2022",
"This particular example was built towards the end of the first GT's two-year production run and wears the $13,000 Heritage Edition getup , its light-blue-and-orange paint harking back to the Gulf Oil liveries worn by the GT40 racers of the 1960s. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Lively looked radiant and ready for spring in a three-piece pastel getup , showing off her toned abs in a crop top paired with a midi-length pencil skirt and unstructured blazer draped over her shoulders. \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Just last month, Keke Palmer wore a vibrant green suit by Christopher John Rogers and Zendaya stunned in a Barbie pink Valentino getup at Paris Fashion Week. \u2014 Jake Smith, Glamour , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Wood wrote in the caption of the still, which shows her in a black and white, lacy, jewelry-heavy getup true to Madonna's style at the time. \u2014 Marci Robin, Allure , 3 Mar. 2022",
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"Customers can get up to 65 percent off electronics, outdoor furniture, home decor, kitchenware and more. \u2014 al , 21 June 2022",
"These are subjects upon which Gasso, whose team won its sixth national championship on Thursday by sweeping a best-of-three series from Texas, may have to get up to speed. \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"The smell would be so strong that residents enjoying the flowers, benches and statue of St. Francis would have to get up and leave. \u2014 Peter Krouse, cleveland , 18 Apr. 2022",
"As part of the proceedings, those aspiring for a position on the board had to get up and say why they should be selected. \u2014 Greg Story, Forbes , 27 Dec. 2021",
"On several occasions, Cooper-Jones had to get up and leave the courtroom. \u2014 Shaddi Abusaid, ajc , 27 Nov. 2021",
"The date wrapped up a little after 9 p.m. because Kait had to get up early for work. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Nov. 2021",
"Some towns may opt to do trick-or-treating on Saturday since kids don't have to get up early Sunday for school. \u2014 Allison Chinchar, CNN , 30 Oct. 2021"
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"\u2014 often used figuratively The company is having problems because they've gotten away from the things they do best."
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"The robbers got away from the police in a fast car.",
"\u2014 sometimes used figuratively You can't get away from the facts. There's no getting away from the facts."
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"\u2014 Patrick Rogers et al."
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"I didn't want to go to the lecture, but I couldn't get out of it.",
"He tried to get out of doing his homework."
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": to stop having (a habit)":[
"I used to exercise every day, but I got out of the habit."
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": to stop being in or involved in (something)":[
"The company has decided to get out of the computer business."
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"He's one of those guys who seem to get off on making other people feel guilty."
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"My research is getting nowhere ."
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": to not help (someone) at all : to not make a situation any better for (someone)":[
"Arguing will get us nowhere ."
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": to begin going or moving more quickly":[
"Get the lead out ! If we don't leave in five minutes we'll be late for the movie!"
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": to begin to function in a skillful or effective way":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Britt was the top vote- getter with 45%, while Brooks won 29% of the primary vote. \u2014 Bridget Bowman, NBC News , 16 June 2022",
"The top vote- getter in Phase 1 in each league will be installed as a starter for the MLB All-Star Game. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 8 June 2022",
"The Batmans have been too much of a go- getter recently. \u2014 Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 June 2022",
"Ha, such a standout in the weirdo sci-fi thriller Devs, makes a compelling transition to leading man as Solomon, whose go- getter confidence slowly gives way to a shrewd cynicism. \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Following our whims is encouraged when go- getter Mars sextiles optimistic Jupiter at 8:38 am EST. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 4 Feb. 2022",
"The police report paints a picture of a young man scorned and perhaps depressed, a narrative David doesn\u2019t recognize as fitting his go- getter son. \u2014 Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone , 14 Dec. 2021",
"Rather than a red flag, Hart implies that Nike regarded Capriotti\u2019s flouting of NCAA rules as proof of his go- getter mentality. \u2014 Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online , 2 Oct. 2020",
"Stephen Dattilo was the top Republican vote- getter , with 64% of the vote, followed by Irina Baptiste with 36%. \u2014 Tessa Duvall, The Courier-Journal , 18 May 2022"
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