get around
verb
got around; got around or gotten around; getting around; gets around
1
a
: to find or take the necessary time or effort
—used with to
b
: to give attention or consideration
—used with to
2
: to go from place to place
3
: to become known or current
word got around that he was resigning
Examples of get around in a Sentence
somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles
somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state
Recent Examples on the Web
In the meantime, the Browns should really get around to breaking their streak of 10 games without surpassing 17 points.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The perch of a bicycle is an excellent way to get around, thanks to a fairly flat, car-free path.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Detroiters can take advantage of free rides to the polls on Election Day, thanks to the the Detroit Department of Transportation attempting to help get around transportation barriers to voters without their own mode of transit.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
There’s very little by way of public transportation in Florida which means drivers have no good way to get around except by car.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The perch of a bicycle is an excellent way to get around, thanks to a fairly flat, car-free path.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Detroiters can take advantage of free rides to the polls on Election Day, thanks to the the Detroit Department of Transportation attempting to help get around transportation barriers to voters without their own mode of transit.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
There’s very little by way of public transportation in Florida which means drivers have no good way to get around except by car.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get around
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“Get around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20around. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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