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
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Advertisement That has helped save tens of millions of lives, contributed to a reduction by half of mortality rates of children under five, put developing countries on a better economic trajectory, and substantially reduced the chances that infectious diseases emerge and spread.—
Dr. Seth Berkley,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel's silence following his suspension contrasted with widespread public reaction, including a letter signed by Tom Hanks, Barbra Streisand and others—circulated by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)—condemning ABC’s response.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The clarification comes after a Daily Beast report circulated over the weekend claiming that Harry had registered Archie at Eton, a boarding school widely expected to welcome Prince George next year.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Maltos got out of his car and pulled his weapon, a Sig Sauer 9mm automatic pistol at 29 feet from the truck's driver, according to the notice of claim.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Colorado got out of the box quickly to take a rare first-inning lead.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 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
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The 25-year-old from Sweden got around in 72 shots which left him 12 shots under and tied for 20th.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Rockets came out of the offseason as a major winner, landing superstar Kevin Durant without giving up much depth.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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So, now going to the club with records playing, playing for kids that were not alive when some of these songs came out and watching a really great young DJ like Cosmo play this music from the same era with her own slant on it.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Got about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20about. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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