The phrase "gets around" can be replaced by several synonyms to convey the same meaning or intent in a sentence. Some options are "circulates," "spreads," "travels," "passes," and "gets out." For instance, instead of saying "word gets around quickly about the new restaurant," one could use any of the aforementioned synonyms and say "news travels quickly about the new restaurant," or "the word spreads fast about the new restaurant." Similarly, instead of saying "rumors get around in the small town," one could say "rumors circulate in the small town," or "gossip gets out quickly in the small town." The context and tone of the sentence can determine which synonym to use for "gets around".