put/get the word out

idiom

: to let people know
The police put/got the word out that they were looking for him.

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The goal is to get the word out to people who might be interested in adoption. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 As the glasses are intended for athletes, Meta is leaning on popular sports figures to get the word out. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 June 2025 Buchinski agrees that the overall goal of the project was to get the word out about adoptable dogs at the shelter. Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Our existing clients and sales team get the word out more than even our email blasts. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for put/get the word out

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“Put/get the word out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%2Fget%20the%20word%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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