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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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
There is no getting around the difficulties of stopping elite pass rushers as a 21-year-old — Campbell is — or a rookie playing a new position AKA Wilson.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Ride-share services are abundant throughout the city and are great for getting around.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Roughly 20% of what people residing in Greater Miami spend each year goes toward getting around, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Ride-share services are abundant throughout the city and are great for getting around.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Roughly 20% of what people residing in Greater Miami spend each year goes toward getting around, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting around
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He was reminded that his career had been shaped by overcoming doubts and slights going back to high school, when he was offered the same amount of Division I football scholarships that were offered to the average sportswriter who covers him.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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But by the end, in its rush, the movie still hasn’t quite come up with a point of view on whether McCartney really got over his bust-up with Lennon with a little help from his Wings friends, or whether forming a band was ultimately incidental to overcoming any lingering separation anxiety.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bogdan is ordered by Ventham to start digging at the back of the cemetery to begin property development, circumventing the protest at the entrance.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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Starlink chip scammers might be circumventing Facebook’s fraud systems by not mentioning SpaceX or Starlink in the ad's text.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, the blaze is still 0% contained and keeps spreading.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In cities, growing populations strain aging water systems, spreading disease.—
Kelly Parsons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Holding the youths accountable and avoiding jail is not the program's only goal.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But avoiding these motions is another way for the wrist to weaken.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Della Maddalena claimed the UFC welterweight title in May 2025, defeating then-champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision at UFC 315.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles went on to win the Super Bowl, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in surprisingly easy fashion, so maybe a long trip won’t impact the Chargers negatively but bind them closer together during what looms as a very long business trip.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
1 Sep. 2025
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These are direct transfers between bank accounts—often bypassing cards entirely.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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There have been several false dawns with reports about a new series or movie circulating for years.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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The image quickly began circulating on social media, including on popular pop culture accounts like Pop Crave.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ogles has attacked O’Connell repeatedly this year, claiming city government has assisted violent criminals in evading arrest by federal immigration enforcement.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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After six months of barely evading capture, an escape plan was hatched that saw the soldier cross into Spain and eventual freedom.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Getting around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20around. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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