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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
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.
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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
Thomas said Yates got out of his car with a firearm.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
There were immediate calls for an investigation into the death, especially after details got out about the severity of his injuries.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Debose got out on a $10,000 bond due to the choices of a magistrate in that pursuit case, but Hartig was still handling the proceedings.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Word got out and, even before The Public Eye was released, Jerry was cast as Paul House, the murderer in Woody Allen’s Manhattan Murder Mystery — a role every bit as big as Diane Keaton’s, Alan Alda’s or Angelica Huston’s.
—Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The two occupants got out of the plane and first responders took them to a command post at Holiday Park, Kane said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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
Thomas said Yates got out of his car with a firearm.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
There were immediate calls for an investigation into the death, especially after details got out about the severity of his injuries.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Debose got out on a $10,000 bond due to the choices of a magistrate in that pursuit case, but Hartig was still handling the proceedings.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Word got out and, even before The Public Eye was released, Jerry was cast as Paul House, the murderer in Woody Allen’s Manhattan Murder Mystery — a role every bit as big as Diane Keaton’s, Alan Alda’s or Angelica Huston’s.
—Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The two occupants got out of the plane and first responders took them to a command post at Holiday Park, Kane said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got out
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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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His peace of mind doesn’t survive the first commute to work, when Alex and Dwayne nearly run over a dirty, barefoot, hysterical boy, Riley (Gage Munroe), who has escaped from TPA.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cincinnati then escaped with a four-point victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2, despite backup QB Jake Browning tossing three interceptions.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 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.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
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In a video published on his YouTube channel, Tatum can be seen running up the court, backpedaling and doing some lateral movement within dribble moves.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 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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The student then got into a car driven by a second student and the two fled, the university said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The striking vehicle fled the scene following the crash, police added.—
Aaron Valdez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
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At the pop-up, guests tried on Mickey Mouse ear hats, while loafers bearing the character’s silhouette sat alongside faux-fur jackets and retro Ts printed with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Pluto.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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John Milton’s nephew published it as Tears of the Indians in Cromwellian London, one of at least thirty-seven editions printed in England between the late 1500s and the middle of the 1600s.—
Greg Grandin
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 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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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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“Got out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20out. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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