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as in spreading
to become known
news of the rock star's secret wedding got out to the news media
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as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
tried but couldn't get out of the old well without assistance
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as in publishing
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
a romance novelist who got a new book out every year
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Recent Examples of getting out
The video shows Abdullah walking away from a police officer who approached him after getting out of an unmarked patrol car.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
This time around, Adebayo would like a repeat, but by getting out of the play-in portion of the postseason bracket.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
William getting out of a very smart car and walking through court.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Rubio encouraged Americans in the Middle East who want assistance getting out to contact the administration.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Ramirez said the suspect then drove the ambulance to a nearby parking lot, loaded at least two gas jugs and a plastic bag into the vehicle and then drove the ambulance through the front doors of a nearby office building before getting out and pouring the contents of the jugs on the lobby floor.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Laws and equally important, organizations that assist people in getting out of prostitution, are what women and men in this situation need.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Additionally, aim to pinpoint the areas (like getting out the door or bedtime) where conflicts tend to arise.
—Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
If expectations aren’t met, getting out of a president of baseball operations’ contract shouldn’t be overly difficult.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
This time around, Adebayo would like a repeat, but by getting out of the play-in portion of the postseason bracket.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
William getting out of a very smart car and walking through court.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Rubio encouraged Americans in the Middle East who want assistance getting out to contact the administration.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Ramirez said the suspect then drove the ambulance to a nearby parking lot, loaded at least two gas jugs and a plastic bag into the vehicle and then drove the ambulance through the front doors of a nearby office building before getting out and pouring the contents of the jugs on the lobby floor.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Laws and equally important, organizations that assist people in getting out of prostitution, are what women and men in this situation need.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Additionally, aim to pinpoint the areas (like getting out the door or bedtime) where conflicts tend to arise.
—Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
If expectations aren’t met, getting out of a president of baseball operations’ contract shouldn’t be overly difficult.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting out
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On Saturday, March 7, demonstrations will be held in cities nationwide, pushing for people of all walks of life to stand together in protecting and spreading awareness for victims of human trafficking.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The arrangement did not prevent rumors from spreading, however, and becoming a major distraction for the department.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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MacTaggart is part of a throng of young people who are turning to analog hobbies and activities as a means of escaping technology and reconnecting with childlike creativity and exploration.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Though mostly ground-dwelling and preferring to run, pheasants can perch to avoid predators and reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour when escaping danger.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tiisetso’s view The Budget did the sensible thing by publishing downside scenarios and stress-testing the numbers.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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During pool play, The Athletic will be publishing a daily Postcard from the WBC, which will feature reports from our writers who are spread across four cities (Tokyo, Houston, Miami and San Juan) to cover this year’s tournament.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Thinner laminations help limit circulating electrical currents within the core that would otherwise waste energy in the form of heat.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Pack a blanket or a warm outer layer Older people have a harder time producing, retaining, and circulating body heat.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Yamaha joins a wave of major corporations fleeing California, including Tesla, In-N-Out and Chevron, citing costly regulations and unfavorable business conditions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite concerns about wealthy New Yorkers fleeing our city, the real exodus is happening in the middle.—
Gary LaBarbera,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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To cover this expense, the Kubitschek administration began printing more money and issuing public debt titles, resulting in a legacy of debt and inflation that plagued the country in the following decades.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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Travel Tags was founded in 1973 and began as a printing company for luggage tags and travel accessories.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gary was the consensus top recruit in the country coming out of New Jersey’s Paramus Catholic.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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He's seen all the computer models, he's talked to all the experts, he's seen the footage coming out of Oklahoma.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mullins’ killer was seen running away after the shooting, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Clips Clips are an excellent safety feature to help keep your dog from suddenly jumping out of your sling and running away.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Getting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20out. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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