1
as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles
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2
as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state
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3
as in to spread
to become known
word of the discovery of gold quickly got around
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as in to avoid
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
their lawyer has spent months trying to get around certain restrictions in the contract
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Recent Examples of get around
Because this is how Thomas & Friends toys get around, track sets are the most popular Thomas & Friends toy accessories.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Charlottesville, Virginia, got around 4½ inches by a little before 5 p.m., and 8 inches fell in Augusta County, the weather service said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025
Lindgren, for example, let van Riemsdyk get around him on Columbus’s third goal.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Flu may be crowding out COVID At the same time, no new variant has evolved that's any better at getting around the immunity people have built up, according to Aubree Gordon, an epidemiologist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Charlottesville, Virginia, got around 4½ inches by a little before 5 p.m., and 8 inches fell in Augusta County, the weather service said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025
Lindgren, for example, let van Riemsdyk get around him on Columbus’s third goal.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Flu may be crowding out COVID At the same time, no new variant has evolved that's any better at getting around the immunity people have built up, according to Aubree Gordon, an epidemiologist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get around
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To advance, Sporting must overcome a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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However, its lineup of new products may help to overcome that shortfall.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The legal battle gained further attention when, on February 7, a federal appeals court ruled on a procedural matter in the investigation, which had initially considered whether McMahon had circumvented WWE's internal controls to hide these allegations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Other countries under sanctions – Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela – have previously employed clandestine shipping networks to circumvent international scrutiny and sanctions.—
Dominique Soguel,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Feb. 2025
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Farm workers and people who have backyard flocks are at higher risk of infection, but scientists are concerned that the virus will spread further – and possibly adapt to spread between people.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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This wave of luxurious amenities is spreading across England, with Brighton & Hove Albion planning an expansion that includes a £40 million ($50. 5 million) upgrade to its stadium.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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In a post on X, the NYPD asked people to avoid the area as the investigation proceeded.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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In an attempt to avoid further drama, the group hatches a plan to keep the ladies and their exes separated during the upcoming boat ride.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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Also, in sympathy and apology, heartbroken for both our countries, but not defeated.—
Sabrina Haake,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Instead, Canada defeated the Americans in a thrilling overtime victory.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Colt escapes by initially driving a speedboat while facing away from the controls, evades his pursuers by zigging and zagging through the river, and then purposefully drives his boat into a floating pontoon, faking his own death via the gigantic explosion.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now, however, DHS states that the previous rules hindered law enforcement efforts by creating sites where people without legal status could evade capture.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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The image also circulated on X, Instagram and elsewhere on Facebook.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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When the heart is weakened, blood and oxygen can't effectively circulate throughout the body, resulting in the symptoms.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 48 men were arrested by Thai authorities 11 years ago after crossing the border to Thailand in an attempt to escape persecution in China and had been kept in detention and legal limbo ever since.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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His songs convey a profound restlessness—a yearning to escape and leave his past behind, reflecting an unease with his circumstances.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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