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as in spread
to become known
news of the rock star's secret wedding got out to the news media
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as in escaped
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 published
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 got out
The Shinnecock record is 63, set by Tommy Fleetwood in the final round of the 2018 Open after the USGA soaked the course to make up for a third round that dried out and got out of control.
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Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Prosecutors said Demond Edwards and two other men got out of a car, pointed guns at undercover law enforcement officers and an informant, and tried to rob them.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 19 June 2026
His reckless steering inadvertently caused a fire which got out of hand quickly.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
At one point, the shooter stopped, got out of his vehicle and fired rounds with a rifle at an officer who returned fire, according to the Midland Police Department.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
The inning got out of hand with left-hander Brent Suter on the mound.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Sale got out of the first three jams, however, and in the top of the fourth the Braves scored twice off Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
At least one truck driver got out of his vehicle to vent his frustration when some protesters tried to block vehicles driving on the road in front of the detention center.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Wow, that fire got out of control fast!
—William Earl, Variety, 15 May 2026
Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Prosecutors said Demond Edwards and two other men got out of a car, pointed guns at undercover law enforcement officers and an informant, and tried to rob them.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 19 June 2026
His reckless steering inadvertently caused a fire which got out of hand quickly.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
At one point, the shooter stopped, got out of his vehicle and fired rounds with a rifle at an officer who returned fire, according to the Midland Police Department.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
The inning got out of hand with left-hander Brent Suter on the mound.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Sale got out of the first three jams, however, and in the top of the fourth the Braves scored twice off Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
At least one truck driver got out of his vehicle to vent his frustration when some protesters tried to block vehicles driving on the road in front of the detention center.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Wow, that fire got out of control fast!
—William Earl, Variety, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got out
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The base, spread across parts of Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties, is located about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in Congo, which has spread to neighboring Uganda, is causing serious concern among health officials.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Kansas City police are continuing to search for a 22-year-old man suspected of instigating a string of shootings Tuesday night, who has now escaped two standoffs with law enforcement.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Over the course of a 60-yard run, Maradona danced past opponents, escaped challenges and left English defenders helpless before beating the goalkeeper with a clinical finish.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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This post was originally published on June 18 Bitcoin has struggled this year as the artificial intelligence investment boom piles pressure on crypto (even as BlackRock issues a massive $9 trillion prediction).—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2026
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Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the United States during a 12-day war in June 2025, according to a confidential IAEA report circulated to member states and seen by AP in February.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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These may have brought down a significant number of drones; the absence of videos may simply reflect bias in what gets posted and circulated.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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More than 30 years ago, Anna and her manager and trusted companion, Betsy Samson (a formidable Denise Burse), fled to Europe on the heels of a highbrow scandal.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The man fled the scene in a vehicle that was later recovered near Interstate 435 and Leavenworth Road.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The election system used throughout the political battleground state relies on a QR code printed on ballots to tally the votes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Organizers of the protest printed a handbook for demonstrators that included a map of the security perimeter, tips on how to gear up for the march, and advice on how to behave if detained by police.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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But Justice’s wild spot from the balcony went awry and Bishop came out the winner.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Tyler's most recent album, The Best Is Yet to Come, came out in 2021.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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After the crash, five occupants of the Ram ran away from the scene.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Bayer and Diaconis — who as a teenager ran away from home to apprentice with a magician specializing in card tricks, before becoming a renowned mathematician — didn’t just prove the existence of a precise cutoff in a real-world system.—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
17 June 2026
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“Got out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20out. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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