GETTING ROUND (TO) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

getting round (to)

verb

present participle of get round (to)

as in getting around (to)

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setting up

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If elected, Henderson said his priority would be stabilizing the district’s finances and setting up standing committees — a model that several of his opponents have also supported.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
High pressure will build in Sunday, clearing the clouds and setting up a quiet start to next week.

— Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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getting round (to)

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