put/get the word out
idiom
: to let people know
The police put/got the word out that they were looking for him.
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Our existing clients and sales team get the word out more than even our email blasts.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
On Wednesday, a public relations firm working on behalf of the organizations that have appealed to Farm Rio’s chief executive officer put the word out about their letter.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
The museum and the other organizations involved are trying to get the word out and also let reputable young children’s organizations know they can be listed on the web site.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
But the league already started to get the word out on some of its higher-profile, bigger-stage games — and other schedule news is beginning to leak.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
On Wednesday, a public relations firm working on behalf of the organizations that have appealed to Farm Rio’s chief executive officer put the word out about their letter.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
The museum and the other organizations involved are trying to get the word out and also let reputable young children’s organizations know they can be listed on the web site.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
But the league already started to get the word out on some of its higher-profile, bigger-stage games — and other schedule news is beginning to leak.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for put/get the word out
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“Put/get the word out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%2Fget%20the%20word%20out. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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