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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

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

Brent Donnelly, president of Spectra Markets, said in commentary shared with clients and MarketWatch that word had gotten out that the Federal Reserve had called up major currency dealers and asked for dollar-yen rate checks.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

I didn’t want to think about Zu or the other kids who had gotten out of camp.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken