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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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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
Herold, the crowd control expert, has three tips for surviving a crush of people and getting out alive.
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Set the vision, create the conditions and then get out of the way.
—Aniela Unguresan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
As the Guadalupe River swelled from a wall of water heading downstream, sirens blared over the tiny river community of Comfort — a last-ditch warning to get out for those who had missed cellphone alerts and firefighters going street-to-street telling people to get out.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
If on or near Lake Wylie, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Set the vision, create the conditions and then get out of the way.
—Aniela Unguresan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
As the Guadalupe River swelled from a wall of water heading downstream, sirens blared over the tiny river community of Comfort — a last-ditch warning to get out for those who had missed cellphone alerts and firefighters going street-to-street telling people to get out.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
If on or near Lake Wylie, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get out
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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The Relay fascia is debuting belatedly in the U.K., having already spread to many airports in Europe and the United States, with the latter market being served via LTR’s subsidiary, Paradies Lagardère.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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And not to get spoilery, but this book is part thriller, and the need to escape becomes quite literal.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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Jeremiah Estrada promptly struck out Eugenio Suarez to escape that jam, and Adrián Morejón left the bases loaded the next inning with a strikeout of Marte.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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In fact, research published in Harvard Business Review shows that leaders who openly express uncertainty and reveal imperfections foster greater trust, loyalty, and emotional connection with their audiences and teams.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In an interview with People, published July 12, Katie Gaudreau and Joyce opened up about the special, yet emotional day that was filled with grief and love.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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But there are a few controversies circulating, namely the monetization of the free-to-play game.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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For days, the message circulated on WhatsApp chats, warning of an imminent attack.—
Jacqueline Charles
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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In July 1987, flooding on the Guadalupe River in Kerr County forced hundreds of people to flee the area.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Now Stebbings is on a mission: To keep European founders from fleeing to Silicon Valley to build their billion-dollar startups.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Every single Bronco offensive lineman that played a snap in 2024, as printed in this space multiple times before, is back for 2025.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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These stylish slides have a synthetic outsole that is printed to resemble woodgrain, and a faux leather strap that is textured to look like actual leather, complete with realistic nailheads that attach it to the chunky platform bottom.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Walmart $600 $400 (33% off) Best Buy $600 $400 (33% off) Segway Need a way to get around town quickly?—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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But parents can permit younger children to use the tools, and determined kids have been known to find ways to get around technical impediments.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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Where will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin? Per Evers' executive order, American flag and the Wisconsin state flag fly half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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The group was exchanged for more than 250 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. and flown in March to El Salvador's high-security prison.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Get out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20out. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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