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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This is a soft frosting, perfect for spreading over a sheet cake or topping crisp cookies.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles How to watch 49ers vs. Dolphins Sunday 49ers’ Brock Purdy spreads holiday cheer, gets SUVs for his offensive line Next man up for 49ers?Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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In both instances, the virus was a slightly different type than the one circulating in cows.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Musk has frequently come under scrutiny for his body, especially after shirtless paparazzi photos circulated with critical commentary.Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Seven suspects got out of the vehicles while another rammed a vehicle into the store through the same entrance as Tuesday.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 27 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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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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“Get round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20round. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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