as in to spread
to become known
word got round that a movie star was spending the night at a local motel
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Recent Examples of get round
So Russia developed a new network of shippers to get round the restrictions and keep selling to India and China.
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Tim Lister, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
So, will Fitbit implement this before Apple gets round to it (the Cupertino giant is believed to be working on adding this capability to a future Apple Watch)?
—David Phelan, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
Guests get round-trip flights (business class for top suites and intercontinental trips), specialty dining, unlimited beverages including wines and spirits, an in-suite mini-bar, shore excursions at every port, gratuities, a pre-cruise luxury hotel stay, and ground transfers to and from the ship.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023
The cub was taken to get round-the-clock care.
—Minnah Arshad, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2021
This is why young internet-savvy Nigerians have been preparing for the worst by investing in virtual private network (VPN) services, one of the primary ways citizens can get round a national internet shutdown.
—Yomi Kazeem, Quartz Africa, 21 Oct. 2020
But on Monday, as U.S. and Chinese officials met in person in Rome, the U.S. presidency has warned China against helping Russia to avoid or get round its sanctions.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Mar. 2022
Customers also get round-the-clock access to a nutritionist via text message who acts as a concierge for subscriptions.
—Meimei Fox, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021
There’s free parking on site, and clients with full-time memberships get round-the-clock access.
—Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Oct. 2021
Tim Lister, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
So, will Fitbit implement this before Apple gets round to it (the Cupertino giant is believed to be working on adding this capability to a future Apple Watch)?
—David Phelan, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
Guests get round-trip flights (business class for top suites and intercontinental trips), specialty dining, unlimited beverages including wines and spirits, an in-suite mini-bar, shore excursions at every port, gratuities, a pre-cruise luxury hotel stay, and ground transfers to and from the ship.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023
The cub was taken to get round-the-clock care.
—Minnah Arshad, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2021
This is why young internet-savvy Nigerians have been preparing for the worst by investing in virtual private network (VPN) services, one of the primary ways citizens can get round a national internet shutdown.
—Yomi Kazeem, Quartz Africa, 21 Oct. 2020
But on Monday, as U.S. and Chinese officials met in person in Rome, the U.S. presidency has warned China against helping Russia to avoid or get round its sanctions.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Mar. 2022
Customers also get round-the-clock access to a nutritionist via text message who acts as a concierge for subscriptions.
—Meimei Fox, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021
There’s free parking on site, and clients with full-time memberships get round-the-clock access.
—Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get round
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Kaitlyn, who teaches third grade, is already spreading her love of Swift to her young charges.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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With these conditions, wildfires could spread very quickly.Max Golembo, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Though a draft strategy is circulating, the Coast Guard would not make the document available for review.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The canard that the Jan. 6 riot was actually an FBI setup and was driven on by undercover agents has been circulating since the days after the attack.Will Carless, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Midshipmen are now 63-55-7 all time against the Black Knights with their 31-13 victory Saturday in Landover, Md. Navy got out to a 14-0 lead, scoring a touchdown on its first drive, then turning an interception into seven more points.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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With 'College Gameday' Picks The former NFL star had been hospitalized over the last week and got out on Friday and will continue to undergo chemotherapy and radiation.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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To get around this, players have to be 25 or older and have played for at least six seasons in a foreign league which is recognized by MLB.Jamie Barton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Chief Critic There are no loopholes for a president to get around the 22nd Amendment, Michael McConnell, a law professor at Stanford University specializing in constitutional law, told Vox.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Get round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20round. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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