1
as in to spread
to become known
news of the rock star's secret wedding got out to the news media
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2
as in to escape
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 to publish
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 get out
Authorities said an 18-year-old man and a juvenile passenger were getting out of their vehicle in the shopping center parking lot when they were approached by an armed suspect who demanded their belongings.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Screenshots from a May 30 TikTok video of an owner shocked to find her puppy destroyed the house after getting out of the crate.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Please get out your Ouija board, tarot cards or crystal ball to tell us what the Broncos regular season will be.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
If on or near the southern portion of Lake Tahoe, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Screenshots from a May 30 TikTok video of an owner shocked to find her puppy destroyed the house after getting out of the crate.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Please get out your Ouija board, tarot cards or crystal ball to tell us what the Broncos regular season will be.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
If on or near the southern portion of Lake Tahoe, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get out
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The impact of the global pandemic has been even more widely felt, and is unlikely to fade from anyone’s memory any time soon as COVID-19 continues to spread, develop new variants, and take a toll on people whose recovery from the virus can take months, or even years.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
13 June 2025
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In Los Angeles, sudden sweeps of day laborers in Home Depot parking lots and workers at car washes and in the garment industry ignited protests that have spread to cities across the country.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Set in a vibey, transportive space that feels straight out of a Dubai or Beirut hotspot, Laya serves up a Sunday brunch escape… with a generous mouthful of garlic.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Heat escapes its atmosphere so quickly that, were one to stand at its equator at noon with skin exposed — not a great idea!—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025
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The British Film Institute has published a new report into AI and, with it, a number of recommendations.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Asked whether the White House would ask for alternative estimates, Vought again put the burden on CBO, repeating that congressional rules allow the office to publish more analysis.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Videos circulating on social media showed masked officers shoving Huerta to the ground before handcuffing him, drawing condemnation from politicians ranging from Gov. Gavin Newsom to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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However, these vaccines target an older strain of H5N1 and their efficacy against the virus circulating now is unknown.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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The family fled Colombia in 2002, leaving behind comfort and status.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Hardin fled the North Central Unit in Calico Rock, Arkansas, through a secure entryway on May 25 wearing a fake law enforcement uniform.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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If the government is forced to print more money to handle its debt, inflation can skyrocket for Americans as well.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Later tonight, at New York’s AG Studios, Turnstile will be in conversation with writer Lawrence Burney about their new cover story on Pitchfork, which was printed as a limited-edition zine.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2025
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No cars are allowed on Hamilton Island, so guests can get around on foot or by buggy or shuttle.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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Performers on its smaller or newer shows get around $2,000 for an episode.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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In a slight twist on the usual, the chefs not only get to choose their own sous-chefs, but only those sous-chefs have been flown to Italy for the occasion.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Fifty aircraft including combat helicopters will fly overhead.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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“Get out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20out. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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