as in circulating
to become known
it got about that the company was having financial difficulties
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Recent Examples of getting about
Florida alone is getting about $100 million, and officials in Tennessee are wrapping up a project adding 125 parking spaces along Interstate 40.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Most people benefit from getting about 20-35% of their calories from fat.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Oct. 2025
Had the old formula been followed, residents would be getting about $3,800 each.
—Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Most people benefit from getting about 20-35% of their calories from fat.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Oct. 2025
Had the old formula been followed, residents would be getting about $3,800 each.
—Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting about
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In a new book, Geoff Kelly traces how the artworks moved through criminal networks, where violence took the lives of key suspects and witnesses, and challenges long-circulating theories by revisiting key details.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The investigation began on Thursday after a clip of audio featuring Ciara Miller, Westling Wilson and Amanda Batula ended up circulating on social media, amid Wilson and Batula’s recent romance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Experimentation is spreading across Asia.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Reznik said while the San Gabriel River system and adjacent spreading grounds, stretching from Irwindale to Long Beach, work exceptionally well, capturing 90% of the local runoff that percolates into underground basins for later use, that’s not true of some other waterways in the county.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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With the return of warmer temperatures, Colorado's bears are coming out of hibernation early.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the video, which was posted on YouTube, Perrin and his wife, Jenna, can be seen coming out of their home to discover a hot air balloon in their backyard.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s no getting around those physics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Getting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20about. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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