as in to spread
to become known
it got about that the company was having financial difficulties
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Recent Examples of get about
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease recommends adults get about 22 to 34 grams of fiber a day.
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Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease recommends adults get about 22 to 34 grams of fiber a day.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Gottfried got about 70% of the vote to defeat Republican Paul Wikstrom, who also ran for the seat in November.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
With the bottom end facing you, cut the eggplants lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, to get about 12 slices.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease recommends adults get about 22 to 34 grams of fiber a day.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Gottfried got about 70% of the vote to defeat Republican Paul Wikstrom, who also ran for the seat in November.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
With the bottom end facing you, cut the eggplants lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, to get about 12 slices.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get about
Verb
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Shapiro, a Democrat, said Pennsylvania State Police woke him and his family at 2 a.m. to evacuate them as the fire spread.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Blame would eventually be spread far and wide, but absolute accountability proved complex and elusive.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Conditions of their initial arrest were brutal, according to footage that circulated online.—
NPR's International Desk,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before long, threats began circulating online about kidnapping or killing justices.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The report states that the vehicle came to a stop and the teen -- wearing a tactical helmet and vest -- got out of the front passenger door and initially crouched on the ground.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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If on or near Philpott Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Since then, she's been relying on Ubers and her family and friends to get around.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2025
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The agreement tries to get around the law by asserting that ICE’s presence will only be to coordinate on criminal investigations, including those of transnational gangs.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Get about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20about. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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