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as in overcoming
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 circumventing
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 spreading
to become known
word of the discovery of gold quickly got around
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as in avoiding
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 getting around
Props to Lane for busting it and getting around the bases and scoring that run.
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Jaylon Thompson
may 3, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Tim revealed that his e-bike — his main way of getting around — had been stolen, along with his helmet.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s no getting around those physics.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Choosing two different areas, for example, a hotel near downtown’s museums and sports venues, and then a beach hotel near the coast, will make getting around more convenient.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Jessica Mathews here, filling in for Allie to give you a quick update on some recent reporting that looks at the pushback that Elon Musk’s companies are getting around the country.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Scorpio Rising Work has its hands on you this month, and there's no getting around it.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Now, the conference is getting around $3 million per school.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no getting around paying taxes, but there’s something galling about paying for the privilege.
—Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Jaylon Thompson
may 3, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Tim revealed that his e-bike — his main way of getting around — had been stolen, along with his helmet.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s no getting around those physics.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Choosing two different areas, for example, a hotel near downtown’s museums and sports venues, and then a beach hotel near the coast, will make getting around more convenient.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Jessica Mathews here, filling in for Allie to give you a quick update on some recent reporting that looks at the pushback that Elon Musk’s companies are getting around the country.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Scorpio Rising Work has its hands on you this month, and there's no getting around it.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Now, the conference is getting around $3 million per school.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no getting around paying taxes, but there’s something galling about paying for the privilege.
—Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting around
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The author is an entrepreneur and working on a book about overcoming betrayal.—
Emily Bryn Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Two years ago, Romeo and her family celebrated her evolution as a performer after overcoming previous struggles.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The arrangement could be considered circumventing the NBA salary cap, a serious violation of league rules.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Numerous states have accused prediction markets of circumventing state gambling laws, with mixed results in court.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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But a few weeks into his vacation across the Atlantic Ocean, the Oregon doctor jumped into action caring for passengers after a deadly hantavirus outbreak began spreading through the ship, sickening the vessel’s doctor.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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In spreading the wealth to a wider swath of hardware companies, investors are clearly betting that the bull market in AI has long legs and that data centers are going to need a wider array of advanced components for years to come.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Palencia pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Tuesday’s win and had warmed up twice in Monday night’s victory, so Counsell was avoiding the flamethrower on Wednesday.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Our legislators must make some tough decisions; avoiding the issues is not acceptable.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Swalwell won his congressional race, defeating a 40-year incumbent more than double his age, and grew his national profile by connecting with young voters on social media.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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In all, according to a tally from AdImpact, nearly $7 million has been spent on TV ads this year in Indiana state senate races, the bulk of it aimed at defeating the Republicans who voted against the redrawn congressional maps.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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Under former President Jacob Zuma’s administration, a 9,600 MW plan tied to Russia’s Rosatom was struck down by the courts for bypassing parliamentary oversight.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yet, as her videos began circulating online, Phillips quickly realized the growing attention wasn't about her skills.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Measles would once again be considered endemic or constantly circulating.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Committee Democrats asked Lutnick repeatedly about that visit, but came away from the interview frustrated with Lutnick and accused him of evading their questions.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Abbushi was on post release community supervision and had an outstanding felony warrant for evading a police officer in another Bay Area county, the Sheriff's Office said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Getting around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20around. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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