got out

verb

Definition of got outnext
past tense of get out
1
as in spread
to become known news of the rock star's secret wedding got out to the news media

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2
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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3
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 Synonyms for got out
  1. spread
  2. escaped
  3. published
  4. circulated
  5. fled
Verb
  • Many celebrities, including Spencer Pratt, Anna Faris, and Adrien Brody, have unfortunately lost their homes due to the rapidly spreading wildfires, with many other Angelenos under evacuation orders.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Rapidly spreading wildfires tearing through Los Angeles County Wednesday have destroyed roughly 1,000 structures and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
    Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of spread
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  • Oklahoma went into Knoxville and barely escaped with a win over Tennessee.
    Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Stuffed for no gain, the Steelers turned the ball over on downs but still escaped with a win thanks to six Chris Boswell field goals.
    Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of escaped
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  • In photos published by DeuxMoi, a smiling Jackman is seen holding his phone up toward Burnett, 91, while sitting beside her in the theater and the rest of the audience is looking towards them.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • This article was originally published by Glamour Spain.
    Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of published
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  • Since at least 2009, a persistent rumor has circulated on the Internet that farting (passing gas) burns up to 67 calories per fart.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Claims circulated Rashford had gone out the night before — on the Friday, 48 hours before the game — with accounts reaching people at United.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of circulated
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  • Officers received information that the suspects fled via car and got their license plate, police said.
    Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The driver didn’t yield and fled southbound at what the sheriff’s office described as a high rate of speed.
    Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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got out

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