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as in spreading
to become known
news of the rock star's secret wedding got out to the news media
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as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
tried but couldn't get out of the old well without assistance
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as in publishing
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
a romance novelist who got a new book out every year
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Recent Examples of getting out
Any improved performances, eventually, could help Canada towards their goal of getting out of the World Cup group stage.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Both of Iran's next two matches are tougher on paper, endangering their chances of getting out of the World Cup group stage for the first time.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
Both of Iran’s next two matches are tougher on paper, endangering its chances of getting out of the World Cup group stage for the first time.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Some 2 million barrels per day might be getting out on tankers that have switched off their transponders, according to the bank's estimates.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 June 2026
In-person connections come with a higher premium, and getting out provides a buffer against complacency.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Radimak was accused of getting out of his car and assaulting her and a 35-year-old woman before fleeing.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The footage opens with Jason Sudeikis' title character getting out of bed, before panning to glimpses of other main players in the crew — including Hannah Waddingham's Rebecca Welton, Juno Temple's Keeley Jones and Brett Goldstein's Roy Kent.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Paulemon is accused of getting out of the car while armed with a handgun.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Both of Iran's next two matches are tougher on paper, endangering their chances of getting out of the World Cup group stage for the first time.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
Both of Iran’s next two matches are tougher on paper, endangering its chances of getting out of the World Cup group stage for the first time.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Some 2 million barrels per day might be getting out on tankers that have switched off their transponders, according to the bank's estimates.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 June 2026
In-person connections come with a higher premium, and getting out provides a buffer against complacency.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Radimak was accused of getting out of his car and assaulting her and a 35-year-old woman before fleeing.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The footage opens with Jason Sudeikis' title character getting out of bed, before panning to glimpses of other main players in the crew — including Hannah Waddingham's Rebecca Welton, Juno Temple's Keeley Jones and Brett Goldstein's Roy Kent.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Paulemon is accused of getting out of the car while armed with a handgun.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting out
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The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the most invasive insect species in Connecticut, is rapidly spreading and finding more territory in the state.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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May 13 — The United States declares war on Mexico; news begins slowly spreading toward California.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Some were seen walking away after escaping the aircraft.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The film centers on three women in a remote Bangladeshi village – blind Momi, schoolgirl Hima, and pregnant Laili – who dream of escaping a world shaped by superstition and religious conservatism, with consequences that grow increasingly dire for each of them.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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In addition to publishing books, the company also hosts events, including one-day writing retreats typically held in New York.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech companies in recent years, urging or forcing them to impose age verification, adapt their algorithms and, most recently, prevent children from circulating nude images taken on mobile phones.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In a video circulating online, Wallen used the N-word while referring to one of his friends.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Proper told investigators that a group planned to stage a demonstration outside the White House, fly small drones laden with explosives to detonate outside the arena to force the crowd to evacuate, and act as snipers to shoot people fleeing the event.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Mangione is accused of stalking Thompson and shooting him in the back outside a Manhattan Hilton hotel, then fleeing to Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he was arrested while eating a McDonald's breakfast.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But as someone who has frankly had their fill of Forza Horizon’s rote, unflinching refusal to deviate from a money-printing formula, Maverick has earned my attention for zigging where many racing game devs tend to zag.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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Days later, the campaign was printing the slogan on lawn signs and using it on social media.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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By coming out in advance of any official announcement of an investigation by the Department of Justice, Siebel Newsom and her husband may be able to take control of the narrative, something Trump detests.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The court could rule on a case coming out of Mississippi this month.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The second man pulled out a gun and shot the first man multiple times before running away, police said.—
Desiree Evans,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The bear bit through flesh and bone, dragging him for about 20 feet before dropping him and running away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Getting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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