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gotten

[got-n] / ˈgɒt n /
ADJECTIVE
realized
Synonyms
STRONG
accrued acquired cleared gained gathered harvested inherited made netted obtained profited reaped received taken
Antonyms
WEAK
incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unsubstantiated
ADJECTIVE
received
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accepted acknowledged collected earned
STRONG
acquired admitted derived gathered honored obtained standard
WEAK
conventional customary
Antonyms
WEAK
delivered disbursed given nonstandard

Example Sentences

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Now the company’s plans to emerge from chapter 11 bankruptcy by early summer have gotten more challenging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The 25-year-old, whose real name is Ismael Ramsey Khalid, is known for his provocative content which have gotten him banned from several streaming platforms.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He has a no-hitter this season and has gotten better with each start.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

While Glassdoor and Redfin highlighted some of the better job markets for new grads, it has overall gotten tougher for them in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

He turned in his paper feeling confident that he’d gotten everything right, even the bonuses.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix