1
as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles
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2
as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state
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3
as in to spread
to become known
word of the discovery of gold quickly got around
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as in to avoid
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
their lawyer has spent months trying to get around certain restrictions in the contract
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Recent Examples of get around
Whether pursuing athletic interests, recreational activities like cycling or jogging or just getting around the house, healthy and strong knee joints are vital.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Saigon Sandwich Shop offers takeout and delivery via the major apps like Uber Eats and GrubHub, which is one way to get around the cash-only ordeal.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
When overtaking a freight train of 2 or 3 Class 8 big rigs hauling loads of green tomatoes through our California Central Valley, or getting around a similar raft of gravel trucks on the 210 freeway in Los Angeles.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
For something quieter, book Kaj Hotel, a single floating hotel room on a canal that offers two kayaks to guests for getting around.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Saigon Sandwich Shop offers takeout and delivery via the major apps like Uber Eats and GrubHub, which is one way to get around the cash-only ordeal.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
When overtaking a freight train of 2 or 3 Class 8 big rigs hauling loads of green tomatoes through our California Central Valley, or getting around a similar raft of gravel trucks on the 210 freeway in Los Angeles.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
For something quieter, book Kaj Hotel, a single floating hotel room on a canal that offers two kayaks to guests for getting around.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get around
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Even before the latest crackdown, Florida Decides Healthcare and every other Florida initiative campaign had to overcome immense hurdles.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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At the same time, the Clippers have to overcome being … well … the Clippers.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Chinese producers looked to expand trade to Southeast Asia and other regions to circumvent the U.S. tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
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As promised, High Commander Wharton (Josh Charles) has closed Jezebel's, circumventing the rebellion's plot to massacre Gilead's most unsavory leaders.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
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Research has consistently singled out the powerful role social media plays in fomenting and spreading antisemitism.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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The key question is whether the data behind digital twins is sound enough to avoid the pitfalls that result in data decay over time (i.e., entropy).—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The absence of ducts avoids renovation costs and minimizes construction inconvenience.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The moment transpired seven months after the Liberty defeated the Minessota Lynx in a riveting five-game WNBA Finals.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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But 19 months after the war in Gaza began, Israel has failed to either defeat Hamas or free all of the captives.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Engineered to evade interception by U.S. defenses such as THAAD, the missile presents a direct challenge to Western military dominance and poses a potential threat to regional allies like Israel.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Vita's Ukrainian mother (my grandmother) survived as an orphan for two years under German occupation and barely evaded being carted off to Germany to work as a forced laborer.—
Sasha Vasilyuk,
Time,
8 May 2025
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The government recently circulated a document to military commanders, detailing the objectives of the offensive.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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While Brady didn't cite the line directly, it was widely circulated online.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Found also faced a new story paradigm in Season 2 as one of the key elements of its premise changed with Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) escaping from Gabi’s (Hampton) basement in the Season 1 finale.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Wainwright, who had escaped from a North Carolina prison days before killing 23-year-old Carmen Gayheart, is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection on June 10 at Florida State Prison.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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“Get around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20around. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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