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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The idea spread around campus after it was discussed with the Yell Leaders, and the tradition was born that evening.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Aaron Rodgers went viral last Thursday with some crafty touchdown passes for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the biggest clip that circulated was after a crucial one in the fourth quarter.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Although widely-circulated, that letter did not achieve its goal.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The hot start dwindled in the second half, and after completing 10 of his first 14 passes, Loftis missed 12 of his next 22 passes, tapering off as the game got out of hand.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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An executive from another competitor, Halco (which was sold and got out of the Halloween business long before Ben Cooper and Collegeville), credited the boom in licensed costumes to the rise in TV.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Luostarinen got around Lohrei and roofed it past Swayman.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 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
Verb
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The long jam in ‘Fruit Bat’ came out of an idea from our drummer, who writes a lot of the music.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Skattebo writhed in pain as the training staff came out to attend to him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Got about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20about. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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