getting round

verb

present participle of get round
as in spreading
to become known word got round that a movie star was spending the night at a local motel

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting round
  1. spreading
  2. circulating
  3. getting out
  4. coming out
Verb
  • Grey Owl Eastern red-cedar (Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’) is a low-growing and low-spreading shrub that reaches 3 to 4 feet high and 6 to 8 feet wide with silver-grey foliage and blue berries.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Melanoma that has not penetrated into the deeper layer of the skin carries very little risk of spreading, in comparison.
    — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of spreading
Verb
  • Video circulating on social media and verified by CNN shows damage to several floors of the Aramco building, with windows seen blown out.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Detroit police say security will be increased at the city's annual Tree Lighting as a flyer circulating online calls for a teen takeover at the downtown celebration.
    — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of circulating
Verb
  • The officer initially followed the man in his cruiser, before getting out to pursue the man on foot.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This isn't a quick fix for getting out of debt and alleviating financial stress.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of getting out
Verb
  • Darrel Grubbs, of Schererville, is considered a core volunteer for Habitat, coming out on a regular basis to help build homes.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Nicholson has taken a break from the spotlight, with his last movie coming out in 2010.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of coming out
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