GET ABOUT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

get about

verb

Definition of get about

as in to spread

to become known it got about that the company was having financial difficulties

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Recent Examples of get about But the average American gets about 14 — and nutritionists have been sounding the alarm for years. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 When a Google search triggers an AI response, other sites get about half the traffic of a traditional search result, Tom Critchlow, a former executive vice president at the online-ad network Raptive, told me. — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Acton-Boxboro just could not get any time of possession, only getting about two minutes in the opening frame. — Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026 Perkins can get about 180 miles while towing his Airstream, about half his normal range. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for get about

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Open from 6 to 9pm, the market spreads along five blocks of Higuera Street with more than 100 booths.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Legionnaires’ disease is spread by inhaling tiny water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of spread

Verb

The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
The day after the ceremony, photos circulated online of an ivory handkerchief embroidered with lace that was handed out to the wedding guests.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026

Definition of circulate

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To get around, visitors generally use a combination of hire cars, taxis, hotel transfers and local guides.

— Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
There are new structures, areas for smaller children to play, two shelters and a concentration of the whole area being inclusive, not only for those in wheelchairs, but for older people using the park who have trouble getting around.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

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