get around
verb
got around; got around or gotten around; getting around; gets around
1
a
: to find or take the necessary time or effort
—used with to
b
: to give attention or consideration
—used with to
2
: to go from place to place
3
: to become known or current
word got around that he was resigning
Synonyms
Examples of get around in a Sentence
somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles
somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state
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Trails throughout the property are conducive to walking and hiking, but guests can request car service to get around the grounds at any time of the day.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends allowing more time and taking alternate roads to get around Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
Its nuclear agreement with AWS has stirred controversy among traditional utilities, with Exelon and American Electric Power arguing that Talen is trying to get around grid interconnection fees.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024
How some campaigns try to get around copyrights Charlesworth is an attorney at the firm Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, specializing in music licensing deals.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 17 Sep. 2024
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends allowing more time and taking alternate roads to get around Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
Its nuclear agreement with AWS has stirred controversy among traditional utilities, with Exelon and American Electric Power arguing that Talen is trying to get around grid interconnection fees.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024
How some campaigns try to get around copyrights Charlesworth is an attorney at the firm Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, specializing in music licensing deals.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Get around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20around. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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