as in to spread
to become known
word got round that a movie star was spending the night at a local motel
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Recent Examples of get round
But to unmask the killer in a mansion filled with ticking clocks and suspects, amateur detective Eileen must first get round discouragement from Lady Caterham, played by Helena Bonham Carter, and Sherlock star Martin Freeman as superintendent Battle.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
At the end of last month, Trump finally got round to including Seth Meyers in his social media barrages against the comedians that regularly mock him.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
There were humorous suggestions to get round the problem, such as clitch, but none caught on.
—David Crystal
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
The long wheelbase makes getting round corners with high curbs extremely stressful and sometimes impossible to achieve unscathed, particularly with the 22in wheels on my review car.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
So Russia developed a new network of shippers to get round the restrictions and keep selling to India and China.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
Guests get round-trip flights (business class for top suites and intercontinental trips), specialty dining, unlimited beverages including wines and spirits, an in-suite mini-bar, shore excursions at every port, gratuities, a pre-cruise luxury hotel stay, and ground transfers to and from the ship.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023
So, will Fitbit implement this before Apple gets round to it (the Cupertino giant is believed to be working on adding this capability to a future Apple Watch)?
—David Phelan, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
Other self-driving companies try to get round this by reducing the scope for uncertainty.
—Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2021
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
At the end of last month, Trump finally got round to including Seth Meyers in his social media barrages against the comedians that regularly mock him.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
There were humorous suggestions to get round the problem, such as clitch, but none caught on.
—David Crystal
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
The long wheelbase makes getting round corners with high curbs extremely stressful and sometimes impossible to achieve unscathed, particularly with the 22in wheels on my review car.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
So Russia developed a new network of shippers to get round the restrictions and keep selling to India and China.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
Guests get round-trip flights (business class for top suites and intercontinental trips), specialty dining, unlimited beverages including wines and spirits, an in-suite mini-bar, shore excursions at every port, gratuities, a pre-cruise luxury hotel stay, and ground transfers to and from the ship.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023
So, will Fitbit implement this before Apple gets round to it (the Cupertino giant is believed to be working on adding this capability to a future Apple Watch)?
—David Phelan, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
Other self-driving companies try to get round this by reducing the scope for uncertainty.
—Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get round
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The base, spread across parts of Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties, is located about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in Congo, which has spread to neighboring Uganda, is causing serious concern among health officials.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The family also claims the County failed to stop dangerous drugs from circulating inside the jail system.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Following the news breaking, rumors of infidelity on both sides began circulating on social media.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The Knicks outscored the Hawks by 96 points over the final three games after the Hawks got out to a 2-1 series lead.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Many, if not the majority, of folks involved with golf recognize that the technology in both golf balls and modern drivers has gotten out of hand.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Since cars are prohibited, visitors can get around by bicycle or on foot.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Accessibility for those with mobile impairments The rooms, villas and reception all have step-free access, and the electric buggies mean getting around the resort is simple.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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“Get round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20round. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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