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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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That’s far less than the 435 that rose for the entire year of 2021, when the new expansion had gotten underway and the market was unconcerned about risks, according to Dow Jones market data.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“The 37.36% rise in second quarter 2026 estimates after companies reported is easily the best revisions we have gotten in technology in any earnings season over the past three years,” Raich said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

I felt a little stunned, but nothing had gotten on me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

There’s an interesting proviso in the Allbirds–to–NewBird AI switchover that’s gotten much less public attention.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Their fighting had gotten worse after Celia’s grades took a nosedive and she didn’t get into the honors track for high school.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison