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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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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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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
Tough getting around Many sidewalks are still packed with ice and snow in Baltimore City.
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Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
News about getting around – and news that gets inside the powerful government agencies that oversee transportation policy – is essential for Bee readers, as is reporting on pedestrian, bike and commuter safety.
—Chris Fusco
february 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Those rebooking efforts — first revealed by the Orlando Sentinel — get around a rule that a detainee with no criminal charges must be removed from the jail by ICE after 72 hours or be released.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
But this year’s never-ending freeze showed that cars could still get around without the extra space.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
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Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
News about getting around – and news that gets inside the powerful government agencies that oversee transportation policy – is essential for Bee readers, as is reporting on pedestrian, bike and commuter safety.
—Chris Fusco
february 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Those rebooking efforts — first revealed by the Orlando Sentinel — get around a rule that a detainee with no criminal charges must be removed from the jail by ICE after 72 hours or be released.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
But this year’s never-ending freeze showed that cars could still get around without the extra space.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get around
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France’s Eric Perrot overcame a wobble on the final shoot and a late surge from Norway’s Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen to win a sensational first men’s relay gold medal for his country today.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
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While most fungal attempts at infection fail, a small number do succeed thanks to the constant evolutionary pressure on pathogens to overcome host plant defenses.—
Lily Peck,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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Moscow is at the mercy of an American president who circumvents traditional channels of power and obliterates the constraints that once regulated their use.—
Alan Cullison,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Republican state lawmakers opposed the measure, saying the Legislature was circumventing its process and abandoning transparency and accountability in order to funnel tax dollars to a political ally.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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As word spread on social media, Ozzy Osbourne stopped by.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Malliotakis has a history of spreading misleading information and incendiary lies tying immigrants to crimes, despite data showing immigrants commit crimes at far lower rates than others.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Avian influenza continues to cause significant mortality in wild birds, prompting the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to recommend avoiding contact with wild birds.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Magic rallied from 17 points down to win 120-117, but the Jazz defeated the Heat 115-111.—
Mark Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Cyclones, who are 13-0 at Hilton Coliseum this season, have defeated the Jayhawks three straight years in the building.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Bottega Veneta’s perfume holder makes sure your travel-sized scent never ever rolls around at the bottom of your bag, evading your grip hand again.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Kids use a variety of methods to evade age rules by giving fraudulent information.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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When rumors about her husband begin to circulate, Rulla is forced to confront uncomfortable questions that challenge her beliefs, resilience and commitment, putting her personal life under an unrelenting spotlight.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Conservatives circulated a 2024 report showing the company hosted 102 diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging training sessions in 2023 and the beginning of 2024.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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When approached, such a goose might have made a feeble attempt to escape.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dylan Volantis escaped a jam with two consecutive strikeouts to conclude a stellar outing.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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