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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2
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
Additionally, aim to pinpoint the areas (like getting out the door or bedtime) where conflicts tend to arise.
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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
In acquiring Vučević, the Celtics also get closer to getting out of the luxury tax.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Attaining that feeling requires getting out of our PJs and going out to do things such as socialize with friends and help people who need a hand.
—CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Chicago police said a 39-year-old man was getting out of his car in the 5200 block of West Montana Street when two men walked up with a gun and demanded his belongings.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Spring is a particularly comfortable time to move between the coast and the city, whether that means getting out on the water, exploring downtown’s arts scene, or museum-hopping.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
As for Mamdani's popularity, his campaign focused on getting out into the various communities of NYC, as well as his messages on affordability, which appear to have brought this election home.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
After getting out of the car, Rias almost fell two times, failed to walk in a straight line and swayed with each step, the complaint said.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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
In acquiring Vučević, the Celtics also get closer to getting out of the luxury tax.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Attaining that feeling requires getting out of our PJs and going out to do things such as socialize with friends and help people who need a hand.
—CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Chicago police said a 39-year-old man was getting out of his car in the 5200 block of West Montana Street when two men walked up with a gun and demanded his belongings.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Spring is a particularly comfortable time to move between the coast and the city, whether that means getting out on the water, exploring downtown’s arts scene, or museum-hopping.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
As for Mamdani's popularity, his campaign focused on getting out into the various communities of NYC, as well as his messages on affordability, which appear to have brought this election home.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
After getting out of the car, Rias almost fell two times, failed to walk in a straight line and swayed with each step, the complaint said.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting out
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With an Illinois assistant in attendance to watch Johnson, the 5-foot-9 Hartman ran the offense with precision, steadying her teammates and spreading the floor with her ball movement.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The organization also reported that ALS often begins in the hands, feet, arms or legs before spreading to other parts of the body.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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But a previous owner of the injection well noted in a report to the state that the well was missing a layer of cement that would help prevent the wastewater from escaping at shallow depths, where most drinking water sources exist, Plummer wrote in an email to oil division colleagues.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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So much for escaping the bubble.—
The Editors,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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The fair’s director, Ahmad Naasan, said about 500 publishing companies from some 35 countries took part.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Herald is publishing a daily series with five offseason fixes that cover the draft, free agency and trades that can help the Patriots get back to the Super Bowl.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Video circulating online appears to show passengers exchanging punches in the aisle as other travelers scream.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some of what is currently circulating takes remarks from press conferences detached not only out of context of the full conversations but also from the lifetime of work and values these artists represent.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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He has been charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, and felony assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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That evidence came in the form of a video recorded by the Venezuelan national's wife, who said her husband was shot in front of their family while fleeing ICE officers on foot.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Participants will create a book using gel printing with handwritten Haiku poems.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Longhorns are printing money and the football team is a cash cow but a national championship is still the goal.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Alito is coming out with a book in October, right as the court will be starting a new term.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the jumble of words coming out of Harper’s mouth is nonsense.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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After running away before Cathy's wedding, Heathcliff transforms from a farm hand to a proper 18th-century gentleman—complete with a new gold tooth and hoop earring.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, however, sometimes running away from your problems doesn’t solve them.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Getting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20out. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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