gets used to

VERB

become acclimated

Synonyms

WEAK

acclimate accustom acquaint adapt adjust familiarize habituate

Example Sentences

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Just as the toddler gets used to the face repeatedly popping up on the right side of his screen, it randomly starts appearing on the other side too.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

“Everyone gets used to quick content,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2024

Seventy-five percent of Gen Z workers said that even when they do schedule time for a lunch break, the time gets used to complete additional work — like last-minute meetings or assignments.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2024

Anyone who drives around the Seattle area gets used to heavily-congested roads and many hours wasted sitting in traffic.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

“Yeah,” Dallas said, “and what if Florida gets used to traveling on the river and doesn’t want to come back and maybe she won’t want me tagging along?”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech