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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
When an agent got out of the vehicle, Martinez drove at the agent, who fired about five shots at Martinez, the complaint states.
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Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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
Woo got out of the inning without doing further damage, but Springer's day was done.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Reigns got out of it but was on the receiving end of an accidental spear from Jey Uso.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Wilks subsequently got out his vehicle and alleged the officer struck his vehicle.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Eyewitnesses told authorities Sanford got out of his truck shooting at members with an assault rifle then set off an inferno as terrified members rushed to get everyone out of the building.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Barron got out of his truck and moved away to avoid being shot by Maltos, who fired eight more bullets at him while Olvera simultaneously fired nine bullets, according to court documents.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Colorado got out of the box quickly to take a rare first-inning lead.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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
Woo got out of the inning without doing further damage, but Springer's day was done.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Reigns got out of it but was on the receiving end of an accidental spear from Jey Uso.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Wilks subsequently got out his vehicle and alleged the officer struck his vehicle.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Eyewitnesses told authorities Sanford got out of his truck shooting at members with an assault rifle then set off an inferno as terrified members rushed to get everyone out of the building.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Barron got out of his truck and moved away to avoid being shot by Maltos, who fired eight more bullets at him while Olvera simultaneously fired nine bullets, according to court documents.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Colorado got out of the box quickly to take a rare first-inning lead.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got out
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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
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One of the most compelling takeaways from the Nuggets’ preseason was David Adelman’s willingness to get weird — a quality that escaped them by the end of Michael Malone’s tenure.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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After calling 911, police said the woman escaped and started screaming, which is when the officer found her.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Steven Adler published an analysis showing that ChatGPT repeatedly and falsely reinforced one man’s delusions and psychological distress.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Kayla Rupp,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
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Rajoelina has fled the country.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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After Gascón decided to charge Proctor in 2024, the former officer allegedly fled the country and is believed to have lived in Trinidad for the past year, NBCLA exclusively reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The director of student media at Indiana University was fired amidst a dispute between university leadership and editors at the Indiana Daily Student over what content gets printed in the student newspaper.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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Digitally printed to retain all of its detail, Backdrop has also added a hand-screen metallic print on the main statue as a nod to the original fabric’s gold touches.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tabitha came out of Bennett’s, formerly Janet’s, bedroom.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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While many are absorbing the costs so far, Kelley Blue Book came out with an estimate last week that the average US new car price just topped $50,000 for the first time.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Got out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20out. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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