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as in spread
to become known
news of the rock star's secret wedding got out to the news media
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as in escaped
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 published
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 got out
The hot start dwindled in the second half, and after completing 10 of his first 14 passes, Loftis missed 12 of his next 22 passes, tapering off as the game got out of hand.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
An executive from another competitor, Halco (which was sold and got out of the Halloween business long before Ben Cooper and Collegeville), credited the boom in licensed costumes to the rise in TV.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 24 Oct. 2025
Entering a guilty plea in 2023 and stepping down from the Binance top job, Zhao got out of prison after four months in September 2024.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
When an agent got out of the vehicle, Martinez drove at the agent, who fired about five shots at Martinez, the complaint states.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Once word got out about her treatments, her list of devotees started growing; like Hamilton, some of her more famous clients became friends.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Woo got out of the inning without doing further damage, but Springer's day was done.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Reigns got out of it but was on the receiving end of an accidental spear from Jey Uso.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Wilks subsequently got out his vehicle and alleged the officer struck his vehicle.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
An executive from another competitor, Halco (which was sold and got out of the Halloween business long before Ben Cooper and Collegeville), credited the boom in licensed costumes to the rise in TV.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 24 Oct. 2025
Entering a guilty plea in 2023 and stepping down from the Binance top job, Zhao got out of prison after four months in September 2024.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
When an agent got out of the vehicle, Martinez drove at the agent, who fired about five shots at Martinez, the complaint states.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Once word got out about her treatments, her list of devotees started growing; like Hamilton, some of her more famous clients became friends.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Woo got out of the inning without doing further damage, but Springer's day was done.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Reigns got out of it but was on the receiving end of an accidental spear from Jey Uso.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Wilks subsequently got out his vehicle and alleged the officer struck his vehicle.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got out
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The idea spread around campus after it was discussed with the Yell Leaders, and the tradition was born that evening.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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And still, given that Spurs’ creative issues persist and Monaco peppered Vicario’s goal with 23 shots, seemingly slicing through a defence which had previously looked so secure with ease, Tottenham escaped with another away point.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the finale of the fourth season of The Boys, Starlight escaped an attempt to round up all supes who went against Homelander’s vision to rule the world.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
27 Oct. 2025
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Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, received 41% of votes nationwide with 92% of ballots counted, according to data published by Interior Minister Guillermo Francos on Sunday.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Aaron Rodgers went viral last Thursday with some crafty touchdown passes for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the biggest clip that circulated was after a crucial one in the fourth quarter.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Although widely-circulated, that letter did not achieve its goal.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ashley fled the home before officers arrived in a black Cadillac, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Opposition candidate Edmundo González fled to Spain after receiving threats of arrest.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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By that time the show had provoked a wave of excited condemnation from commentators online who seemed most consistently offended by the bodysuit printed with the (hairy) image of a (totally) naked male body worn by a female model.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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Presidential memorial certificates will not be printed.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The long jam in ‘Fruit Bat’ came out of an idea from our drummer, who writes a lot of the music.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Skattebo writhed in pain as the training staff came out to attend to him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Luostarinen got around Lohrei and roofed it past Swayman.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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After premiering at Telluride, word got around quickly that the film — and, in particular, Buckley’s performance — was leaving audiences in tears.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Got out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20out. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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