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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

“This is genuine. I want to help kids and their families out in a space that has gotten out of hand in a hurry.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

By summer 2024, said Sarah, things had gotten out of control.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

To some, the pessimism surrounding Microsoft’s stock has gotten out of control.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Max looked back: Nurse Beverly had gotten out of the car as well, but was heading off into the darkness, back toward the servants’ quarters.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix