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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As gas prices hover near $6 a gallon, some Central Valley travelers are looking for cheaper ways to get around, and a train running through the region is gaining attention as an alternative.
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Nina Burns, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The teen then steered his minivan slightly to the right, away from Andrade’s vehicle, in an effort to get around, the indictment alleges.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Since roads are often crowded, public transportation is usually the fastest way to get around, although taxis can be easily hailed on the street.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
What is the best way for tourists to get around Paris?
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Nina Burns, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The teen then steered his minivan slightly to the right, away from Andrade’s vehicle, in an effort to get around, the indictment alleges.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Since roads are often crowded, public transportation is usually the fastest way to get around, although taxis can be easily hailed on the street.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
What is the best way for tourists to get around Paris?
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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 10 Apr. 2026.
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