1
as in overcoming
to achieve a victory over
somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles
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2
as in circumventing
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
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 in spreading
to become known
word of the discovery of gold quickly got around
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as in avoiding
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
their lawyer has spent months trying to get around certain restrictions in the contract
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Recent Examples of getting around
Weigh them down further by placing rocks or mounds of soil along the edges to deter would-be diggers from lifting or getting around them.
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Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Once on the island, the free Route 77 Islander Trolley makes getting around especially easy.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Batteries are one way of getting around this.
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Constance Malleret,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 June 2026
While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun.
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Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
After waiting out a two-hour fog delay, Jamesplayed a classically consistent round, getting around the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course with two birdies, one bogey and 15 pars on the way to 1-under 69.
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From Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2026
Accessibility for those with mobile impairments The rooms, villas and reception all have step-free access, and the electric buggies mean getting around the resort is simple.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Apparently, word was getting around that this labor and delivery unit did things differently.
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Karli Swenson,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
There’s no getting around it… weddings can cost a lot of money.
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Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Once on the island, the free Route 77 Islander Trolley makes getting around especially easy.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Batteries are one way of getting around this.
—
Constance Malleret,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 June 2026
While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun.
—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
After waiting out a two-hour fog delay, Jamesplayed a classically consistent round, getting around the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course with two birdies, one bogey and 15 pars on the way to 1-under 69.
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From Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2026
Accessibility for those with mobile impairments The rooms, villas and reception all have step-free access, and the electric buggies mean getting around the resort is simple.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Apparently, word was getting around that this labor and delivery unit did things differently.
—
Karli Swenson,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
There’s no getting around it… weddings can cost a lot of money.
—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting around
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Forward-looking firms are overcoming this by deploying advanced technical strategies.
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Normal matter can’t be stuffed into a space tiny and dense enough without overcoming a huge outward pressure.
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Australia doubled the maximum penalty imposed on social media companies that fail to comply with the ban on under-16 users, as evidence grew that children are circumventing restrictions.
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Another means of circumventing the protection of the real property company is through veil piercing using an alter ego theory.
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Winslow has been on a ventilator and is now battling septic shock, with organ failure and a spreading infection.
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Ukraine's drone revolution is spreading from the air to the ground.
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While technical expertise is crucial, successfully landing remote AI jobs also requires strategic searching, understanding employer terminology, and avoiding scams.
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Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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The first ever major league game to be played in Europe resulted in the Yankees defeating the Red Sox 17-13 in front of 60,000 spectators at London Olympic Stadium.
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The team displayed impressive form in the preliminary tournament qualifiers, winning all eight of its matches, scoring 37 goals, and defeating four-time World Cup champions Italy twice.
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The purpose of the 34 mile pipeline from Middletown to Montville is to increase pressure in the existing distribution system and enable the company to continue gas service in the event of a failure by bypassing the trouble spot.
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Fiber-optic, first-person view (FPV) drones have become a key weapon in the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah’s war against Israel in recent months – bypassing Israel’s sophisticated defense systems by duplicating an asymmetric warfare tactic that first emerged in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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The antibodies recognize parts of the virus that have remained largely unchanged across circulating RSV strains.
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Soon, a chilling report began circulating among family and friends.
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The suspect, 30‑year‑old Trevion Mark of Fort Worth, was arrested nearby without incident and charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle, according to DPS.
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Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
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“Getting around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20around. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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