getting around

verb

present participle of get around
1
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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2
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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3
as in spreading
to become known word of the discovery of gold quickly got around

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4
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of getting around There’s no getting around it… weddings can cost a lot of money. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026 Batteries are one way of getting around this. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 21 June 2026 Weigh them down further by placing rocks or mounds of soil along the edges to deter would-be diggers from lifting or getting around them. — Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 Each bungalow is outfitted with two cruiser bikes that are perfect for getting around on property. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Apparently, word was getting around that this labor and delivery unit did things differently. — Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 The service This hotel rolls out the red carpet for all their guests offering complimentary fitness classes, personal shopping, and a gem car for getting around the Harwood District in style. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun. — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 After waiting out a two-hour fog delay, Jamesplayed a classically consistent round, getting around the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course with two birdies, one bogey and 15 pars on the way to 1-under 69. — From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting around
  1. overcoming
  2. circumventing
  3. spreading
  4. avoiding
  5. defeating
  6. bypassing
  7. circulating
  8. evading
Verb
  • Norway reached the quarterfinal with a 2-1 win over Brazil on Sunday and England advanced with a thrilling 3-2 victory over host Mexico after overcoming a weather delay, red card, altitude and a raucous crowd at 80,000-seat Estadio Azteca.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Lionel Messi and Argentina avoided one of the biggest ever World Cup knockout shocks by overcoming Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a jaw-dropping game.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of overcoming
Verb
  • However, this article argues that true innovation in these sectors comes from embracing, not circumventing, constraints.
    — Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Australia doubled the maximum penalty imposed on social media companies that fail to comply with the ban on under-16 users, as evidence grew that children are circumventing restrictions.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of circumventing
Verb
  • Sked said bed bugs rarely disappear on their own, making early detection and prompt professional treatment the best way to prevent infestations from spreading.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • By spreading the cost across many businesses, support organizations can deliver sophisticated capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
    — Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of spreading
Verb
  • There are pros and cons to trying to build strategies based on avoiding specific companies, noted Warren Hurt, chief investment officer at F&M Trust.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Still, avoiding a direct conversation will only increase the pressure.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of avoiding
Verb
  • The girls posted a 6-2 record at the state tournament in a field of 50 of Southern California’s top 12U teams with several extra-inning and walk-off wins, defeating multiple district champions, including San Juan Capistrano and Oxnard.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • Another democratic socialist, 29-year-old Melat Kiros, won a congressional primary in Colorado on June 30, defeating a longtime Democratic incumbent.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of defeating
Verb
  • The country was able to keep its oil business mostly afloat by bypassing the strait with pipelines that shipped oil to a port in Yanbu on the other side of the nation.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Many stores now donate directly to food pantries, bypassing the food bank altogether.
    — John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of bypassing
Verb
  • Videos and photos circulating on social media showed steel columns on the building’s higher floors buckling and contorting on Tuesday.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Indirect grilling involves cooking food with hot air circulating it, much like in a convection oven.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
Definition of circulating
Verb
  • The suspect, 30‑year‑old Trevion Mark of Fort Worth, was arrested nearby without incident and charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle, according to DPS.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of evading

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“Getting around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20around. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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