as in spread
to become known
it got about that the company was having financial difficulties
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Recent Examples of got about
The kidnappers allegedly got about $4,000 in cash from the victim, as well as the victim’s credit and debit cards, and a total of $18,000 in cash and a Rolex watch from the victim’s spouse and an acquaintance.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
This budget year, UCCS got about $19 million in research funding from a combination of federal, state and private sources.
—Byron Tau, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
The share was even higher among children, who got about 62% of their diet from ultraprocessed foods on average.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
This budget year, UCCS got about $19 million in research funding from a combination of federal, state and private sources.
—Byron Tau, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
The share was even higher among children, who got about 62% of their diet from ultraprocessed foods on average.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got about
Verb
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It is spread through close contact with an infected person, such as through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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If that awareness spreads to other highly tariffed sectors, from furniture to heavy machinery, this administration may unintentionally succeed in unlocking widespread adoption of circularity that has eluded its backers for decades.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That image circulated and stuck.—
Julia Gaffield,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Guardians manager Stephen Vogt’s name has circulated in recent days, but Vogt is under contract with Cleveland for next season and will likely sign a contract extension.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When an agent got out of the vehicle, Martinez drove at the agent, who fired about five shots at Martinez, the complaint states.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Once word got out about her treatments, her list of devotees started growing; like Hamilton, some of her more famous clients became friends.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After premiering at Telluride, word got around quickly that the film — and, in particular, Buckley’s performance — was leaving audiences in tears.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
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Irving got around a would-be tackler and shed three more on his way to a 22-yard gain.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her debut album, Speak in the Dark, came out last year.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Oct. 2025
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Peated Cask Rye, which first came out in early September, was initially aged in new charred oak barrels, as required by law.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Got about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20about. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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