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gotten out

VERB

escape

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avoid break out go leave take off

WEAK

alight be off beat it begone bug off buzz off clear out decamp depart dodge duck egress evacuate evade exit extricate oneself flee fly free oneself hightail kite make tracks run away scram shirk shun skedaddle split take a hike vacate vamoose withdraw

Antonyms

STRONGEST

come stay

WEAK

capture grab seize

Example Sentences

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At a recent visit to the chain’s Times Square location, it was clear the secret had gotten out: At least a dozen people were waiting in line to place their orders on touch-screens.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Rolapp said the circumstances surrounding Koepka’s return were unique because he had gotten out of his LIV contract and actively sought a return to the Tour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

That would be a much more substantial contribution on offense than USC has gotten out its big men the past two seasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

It certainly seemed as though word had gotten out, and it had become a new front, where people could leave their stuff, or meet friends, or pass through.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

He was wearing three at once, and he adjusted them, frowning, as if they had gotten out of line without his permission.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke