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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
Most apps have questions requesting users’ ages, and some use specialized identification technology, but proponents say children are getting around these barriers.
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Uber and other ride-share services are also convenient alternatives for getting around.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s no way of getting around that — especially with his injury history.
—Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s no getting around the fact that the optics aren’t great.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
There's just no getting around the impact of war in the heart of the world's oil supply.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Its global rollout will also prevent users from getting around the restrictions by accessing the site from another region using a virtual private network (VPN).
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Feb. 2026
Mobility is big with not only self-driving vehicles but also with boats and drones and all sorts of other ways of getting around.
—Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
But then there are also ways to think about getting around that.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Uber and other ride-share services are also convenient alternatives for getting around.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s no way of getting around that — especially with his injury history.
—Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s no getting around the fact that the optics aren’t great.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
There's just no getting around the impact of war in the heart of the world's oil supply.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Its global rollout will also prevent users from getting around the restrictions by accessing the site from another region using a virtual private network (VPN).
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Feb. 2026
Mobility is big with not only self-driving vehicles but also with boats and drones and all sorts of other ways of getting around.
—Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
But then there are also ways to think about getting around that.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting around
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Ensuring the power supply is reliable, as well as overcoming regulation, will also be key, Hernandez said.—
April Roach,Gaelle Legrand,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Having won the competition set by her late, estranged father Alexandre (Stanley Weber) to determine the heir to his wine empire, Camille Leger (Fleur Geffrier) took an important step toward overcoming Alexandre’s toxic emotional legacy.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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The league accused Rodman of circumventing the salary cap and the NWSL Players Association promptly filed a grievance against the league on her behalf.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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But critics see it as effectively the same practice, circumventing states’ sports betting laws and operating in places that have banned the practice.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since measles began spreading in Utah last summer, state health officials have barely acknowledged it.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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South Florida has long dealt with invasive species, but this fast-spreading newcomer is raising urgent alarms among ecologists and wildlife officials.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Politicians could reduce their risk of infringing on someone's First Amendment rights by creating separate work and personal accounts and avoiding mixed-use accounts, the ruling states.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Overall, its candidates continue to lean left, but the party is mostly avoiding a tumble into the abyss.—
Henry Olsen,
Washington Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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His Jayhawks went 1-1 at the Big 12 tournament, defeating TCU 78-73 on Thursday before getting clobbered by Houston 69-47 in Friday’s semifinals.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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When Alejandro Bran struck a volley from 24 yards out last week at BMO Stadium, the Costa Rican delivered a lightning strike that LD Alajuelense needed in order to have a chance of defeating the Los Angeles Football Club.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Many commentators warn that bypassing congressional authorization risks a constitutional crisis.—
Kenneth Zagacki,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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Autonomous vehicles will use the Spur 170 smart bridge that connects Interstate 35W at Texas 170 to Intermodal Parkway, bypassing the roads residents use.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Like past years, Heilmann asked lawmakers to ban candidates, campaigns and political operatives from circulating absentee ballot applications entirely.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the specific designs for the now circulating dimes were reviewed and finalized in 2024, according to records of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, which was established in 2003 to advise the treasury secretary on coin themes and designs.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Arnel Belizaire, a member of Haiti's parliament, was arrested on charges including financing terrorism and conspiracy against state security after evading national police for two months, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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South Windsor police have charged Rodriguez with evading responsibility, disobeying the signal of an officer, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and improper use of a marker, license or registration.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Getting around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20around. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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