get around
verb
got around; got around or gotten around; getting around; gets around
1
a
: to find or take the necessary time or effort
—used with to
b
: to give attention or consideration
—used with to
2
: to go from place to place
3
: to become known or current
word got around that he was resigning
Examples of get around in a Sentence
somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles
somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state
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Trump also put a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to close a loophole that allowed some manufacturers to get around previous tariffs.
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
But getting around, transportation is a lot different.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Because public transportation is not available to get around Puerto Rico’s main island, renting a car is going to be your best bet.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Each has its own limitations, and part of the magic of photography is learning how to get around them.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
But getting around, transportation is a lot different.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Because public transportation is not available to get around Puerto Rico’s main island, renting a car is going to be your best bet.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Each has its own limitations, and part of the magic of photography is learning how to get around them.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get around
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“Get around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20around. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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