Getting
Getting noun - The act of acquiring something.
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Synonyms for Getting
Pick up and getting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pick up" instead a verb "Getting".
Nearby Word: get
Pick up
Pick up verb - To acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in.
Both terms in one sentence
- In Depth: Divers vs Sharks, the divers' heartbeat will pick up when sharks approach, getting faster and faster until the shark finally attacks.
Source: Paranoia Fuel / Video Games - Similarly, if you hang up on the Council after each planet, both Joker and the Council pick up on it, the latter getting more annoyed at your calls, and Joker saying "It never gets old..."
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I Take Offense to That Last One: In one episode, when Alan was getting ready to pick up Jake from his mother.Charlie: Oh good, just what we need to brighten up our weekend.
Source: Series / Two and a Half Men
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