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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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
Beat the crowds with a visit this year, when getting around will be even easier thanks to the new streetcar.
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Also looking good was Tanner, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound end, who showed his speed and burst off the line to get around the tackles.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
For those who do use an e-bike, getting around can be tricky.
—Elizabeth Endicott, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
The organization reports that this initiative has significantly improved the situation, although some elephants have learned how to get around it.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Also looking good was Tanner, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound end, who showed his speed and burst off the line to get around the tackles.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
For those who do use an e-bike, getting around can be tricky.
—Elizabeth Endicott, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
The organization reports that this initiative has significantly improved the situation, although some elephants have learned how to get around it.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get around
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Recognizing these challenges is the first step toward overcoming them.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Both Banchero and Wagner, who started alongside Cory Joseph, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Wendell Carter Jr., were able to overcome the defensive attention from the Kings and attack the basket with ease.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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The comedians who most adeptly circumvent this problem seem to be the ones who collaborate actively with their partners.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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Last week, the Daily News reported Daughtry, who lives on Long Island, was granted a waiver to circumvent the New York City residency requirement that comes with a deputy mayor post.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Georgetown graduate student detained for alleged ties to Hamas and alleged spreading of propaganda.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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The humidity will be as low as 20% in these parts of the state, creating ideal conditions for existing fires to spread. U.S. 1 in Florida shut down in both directions on Friday due to low visibility from the 344 wildfire in Miami-Dade County, according to the county's emergency management agency.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Soundproofing your apartment and crate-training your pup will help your dog bark less and avoid complaints from angry neighbors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the censure debate on Tuesday, opposition MPs reportedly questioned the prime minister’s knowledge gaps and accused her of avoiding questions from reporters.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
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Out of Spokane Regional 1, No. 1 overall seed UCLA advances to their first Final Four in program history in the modern era after defeating No. 3 LSU, 72-65.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Orange County officials pitched a sales tax increase to voters that was soundly defeated in 2022.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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DeAngelo evaded prosecution for years while committing a string of murders and rapes across the Golden State between 1974 and 1986, including two murders and nine kidnappings in Sacramento County alone.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, Boasberg says the department evaded its obligations.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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But their works were either quickly banned or circulated only underground.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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Then the representative alluded to a rumor, never substantiated, that has circulated online for years about signatures advertised as Messi’s.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yolanda, who escaped across the border into Mexico later that day, was named a primary suspect.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Get around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20around. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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