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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The extended range should probably get around 390 miles on the Denali, and perhaps over 400 miles with smaller, lighter 18-inch wheels on the Elevation and perhaps 360-370 miles on the AT4.
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Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Scientists have been getting around this by genetically modifying the pigs that provide the organs.
—Alice Park, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
While Netflix original movies do not have to be critical hits to be successes, there is starting to be no getting around the fact that The Electric State is shaping up to be a disaster for the service.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The Horned Frogs struggled early against the feisty Knights as FDU made a game plan to get around Prince’ shot-blocking ability.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
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Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Scientists have been getting around this by genetically modifying the pigs that provide the organs.
—Alice Park, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
While Netflix original movies do not have to be critical hits to be successes, there is starting to be no getting around the fact that The Electric State is shaping up to be a disaster for the service.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The Horned Frogs struggled early against the feisty Knights as FDU made a game plan to get around Prince’ shot-blocking ability.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Get around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20around. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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