1
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
Chapter 13 bankruptcy, also known as reorganization or a wage-earner plan, is best suited for people with a steady income who need structured help getting out of substantial debt.
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John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026
In-person connections come with a higher premium, and getting out provides a buffer against complacency.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Radimak was accused of getting out of his car and assaulting her and a 35-year-old woman before fleeing.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Castillo instead met with the attackers on a plan to keep word from getting out.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The footage opens with Jason Sudeikis' title character getting out of bed, before panning to glimpses of other main players in the crew — including Hannah Waddingham's Rebecca Welton, Juno Temple's Keeley Jones and Brett Goldstein's Roy Kent.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Paulemon is accused of getting out of the car while armed with a handgun.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Aside from the Europeans taking down the Americans in dramatic fashion, the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black will be remembered for the fan experience getting out of hand.
—Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin declined to comment on any aspects of the trade, including if getting out of the first-round pick was because of cap implications.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026
In-person connections come with a higher premium, and getting out provides a buffer against complacency.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Radimak was accused of getting out of his car and assaulting her and a 35-year-old woman before fleeing.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Castillo instead met with the attackers on a plan to keep word from getting out.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The footage opens with Jason Sudeikis' title character getting out of bed, before panning to glimpses of other main players in the crew — including Hannah Waddingham's Rebecca Welton, Juno Temple's Keeley Jones and Brett Goldstein's Roy Kent.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Paulemon is accused of getting out of the car while armed with a handgun.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Aside from the Europeans taking down the Americans in dramatic fashion, the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black will be remembered for the fan experience getting out of hand.
—Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin declined to comment on any aspects of the trade, including if getting out of the first-round pick was because of cap implications.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting out
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Speaking of spreading the floor, Wembanyama has 20 more 3-point field goals at the end of his third season than all-time NBA 3-point leader Stephen Curry.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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When someone dies of Ebola, their body continues to be highly contagious for seven or so days, with the virus spreading through bodily fluids.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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And yet art-world institutions—including major museums, schools, commercial galleries, and publishing outlets—have mostly avoided the fawning capitulation of universities and Democrats, simply going quiet in the hope of escaping notice for the next three years.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Seal gaps and cracks to prevent hot air from entering and cool air from escaping.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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And yet art-world institutions—including major museums, schools, commercial galleries, and publishing outlets—have mostly avoided the fawning capitulation of universities and Democrats, simply going quiet in the hope of escaping notice for the next three years.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Two videos soon began circulating on social media showing a contestant, Vasana Montgomery, appearing to say the N-word on camera — once while singing a song and another time while yelling at an arcade game.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Soon after, speculation around a project called Benito Antonio, his birth name, began circulating across fashion and entertainment media.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Between 2012 and 2015, Perry was also convicted of assault likely to cause great bodily injury, domestic violence, possession of ammunition as a felon and fleeing from police in Sacramento County, according to the criminal complaint.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS GOLDEN STATE EXODUS — Californians fleeing to red states are driving up home prices and rents in their new cities, data shows.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Officials in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing have pushed back against printing the bills, according to the Post, leading to at least one being abruptly reassigned.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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Wigley reported that Hyperion’s AI systems and 3D-printing capabilities will allow ASTRA vessels to be manufactured in a range of formats and mission setups.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Its buffet presentation is worthy of a magazine photo shoot, and the manakish is baked fresh, with new batches coming out every few minutes (act fast because the slices go quickly).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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What’s that goopy white effulgence coming out of that girl—ectoplasm?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Anthony then pulled out a knife and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest before running away, according to police.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Woman faceplants running away from bison.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Getting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20out. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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