1
as in to 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 to escape
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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as in to publish
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 get out
So many people got out their garden hoses after that eruption covered cars and yards with fine grains of magma that there was record water demand, Haney said.
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Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
For example, when water contains a lot of nutrients and heats up on bright sunny days, plant growth in the water can get out of control.
—Courtney Di Vittorio, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
But getting out into the sand, so much of the stunts were done practically.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Officials said a man driving a 2022 Toyota Corolla pulled over onto the right shoulder of U.S. 36 and got out of his car.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
For example, when water contains a lot of nutrients and heats up on bright sunny days, plant growth in the water can get out of control.
—Courtney Di Vittorio, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
But getting out into the sand, so much of the stunts were done practically.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Officials said a man driving a 2022 Toyota Corolla pulled over onto the right shoulder of U.S. 36 and got out of his car.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get out
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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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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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Seeking escape from an uneasy family life, Gene was entranced by the movies.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, the ADL published a report detailing an increase in jihadist terrorist incidents nationwide, including several plots to cause mass casualties.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Her monograph of the same title was published last year by Dewi Lewis.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
21 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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By the late 1970s, hundreds of thousands of refugees had fled the country by boat and overland, flooding into Hong Kong and Thailand.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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The story follows Fang Di, who leaves home to become a stunt performer to clear family debts, and her cousin Tian Tian, who remains behind dealing with her father’s addiction before being forced to flee local mobsters.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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There would be no runners-up, just one winner who would get to see his/her name and entry printed in the newspaper.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2025
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My travel writing has also been printed in dozens of international publications across six continents.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Staff members haven't gotten around to removing a 2009 plaque near the entrance that honored museum benefactors who have since been indicted or imprisoned on charges related to the looting trade.—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The hotel also has bikes that guests can use to get around town.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
AFAR Media,
19 Feb. 2025
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Jack then tells Portia to not return to the White Lotus and wait for Tanya and to go to the airport and fly home instead.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
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Its feathers confirmed its ability to fly, albeit not with the grace of modern birds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Get out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20out. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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