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
The war in Iran is expected to be up for discussion during the visit, as China gets about 60% of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 May 2026
That video got about 700,000 views.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
For the average recipient, who gets about $2,000 a month before taxes, that’s a $600 cut.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The Mile High City is projected to get about 3 to 6 inches of snow by the time the storm moves out during the day on Wednesday.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 May 2026
That video got about 700,000 views.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
For the average recipient, who gets about $2,000 a month before taxes, that’s a $600 cut.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The Mile High City is projected to get about 3 to 6 inches of snow by the time the storm moves out during the day on Wednesday.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get about
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The hotel has 277 rooms and suites spread across 12 floors of the 42-story building, ranging from a 460-square-foot deluxe room to the ultra-luxe 2,300-square-foot Presidential Suite, built for entertaining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Worthington’s column was serialized, spreading this idea around.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Cooling sheets help regulate body temperature by wicking away moisture and allowing air to circulate better.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Rumors circulating on social media claim Ebola isn't real, or that aid workers are killing patients who enter clinics.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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To make matters messier, Danson and Goldberg’s romance was cooling off and the two actually tried to get out of the Friars roast, but the club said the tickets had been sold and the show must go on.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Paul Rogers, a DNR fire prevention specialist, said 80% of the fires that get out of control every year in Michigan are caused by humans, with many of those fires starting as small, intended burns.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Lindzee wonders how Atlantans will get around with the more than 300,000 people expected to visit during the World Cup.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Since the island is car-free, visitors get around on foot or by bike (rentals are available outside the ferry).—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Kenny Beecham previews the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks waiting for their Western Conference opponent with the San Antonio Spurs coming out to fight for the Larry O'Brien trophy.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The Knicks came out of halftime sluggishly, falling behind by 13 points in the third quarter.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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“Get about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20about. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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