- past tense form of get.
gat
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Etymology
Origin of gat2
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; shortening of Gatling gun
Origin of gat3
First recorded in 1715–25; from Old Norse gat “hole, opening”
Example Sentences
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No U.S. troops will participate inside Gaza, officials said, though some are stationed at a coordination center in nearby Kiryat Gat, Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
The mayor of the southern city of Kiryat Gat, Kfir Swisa, who is also a member of Netanyahu's Likud party, on Monday said he was being questioned by police in connection with the case.
From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025
But there was at least one hint that the videos might have been several months old; one of the late hostages, Carmel Gat, described herself as being 39 years old.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2024
Dr Gat says, for them, there is often no clear record of consent.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024
Gat started coming to Beechwood the year we were eight.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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