1
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
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Recent Examples of get off
While Drosky said certain traffic problems aren’t unique to Northeast Third Avenue, the main issue on the stretch is drivers using the residential road as a way to cut through the city after getting off Interstate 95.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
The day got off to a rocky start for Left.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Parking farther away, getting off public transit one stop early or walking kids to school all generate the kind of heart rate elevation the study tracked.
—Allison Palmer
june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
When Wembanyama got off the plane, Popovich was waiting.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
The week is just starting, so get off on the right foot with a good deal!
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Netflix picked up rights in 2022 but the project has struggled to get off the ground.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 June 2026
Green Bay has to hope the NFL shows its usual apathy and Jacobs gets off before ending up in Kansas City.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
The day got off to a rocky start for Left.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Parking farther away, getting off public transit one stop early or walking kids to school all generate the kind of heart rate elevation the study tracked.
—Allison Palmer
june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
When Wembanyama got off the plane, Popovich was waiting.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
The week is just starting, so get off on the right foot with a good deal!
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Netflix picked up rights in 2022 but the project has struggled to get off the ground.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 June 2026
Green Bay has to hope the NFL shows its usual apathy and Jacobs gets off before ending up in Kansas City.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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The first mission, carrying Starlink batch 17-47 on the Falcon 9 booster B1088, departed from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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During past Inter Miami home games, MIA has issued travel advisories to passengers arriving and departing the airport.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Herein, begins the first of many game drives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That stands in contrast to the Nasdaq, which has already moved to fast-track SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index, leading to concerns that new retail investors could become the cash cow of exit liquidity for legacy SpaceX shareholders.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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The four men still trapped have started to show health problems, including skin, stomach and intestinal issues.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Aranda followed with his 10th homer, but the Rays (35-19) were just getting started.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy exited the game in the fifth inning after a violent collision with Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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But despite this, experts say the lack of AI play is not the main reason why global investors are exiting India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Work will commence in the next 60 days and should be complete by the end of June 2027.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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But the City Council will need to sign off on those plans before building can commence, including how much of the sales tax revenue from the stadium will go toward paying off the city’s bond debt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Serna, however, would make one more attempt to get past Hulst.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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In order to appease the Production Code, and facing pressure from the Roman Catholic League of Decency, Lolita’s age was never referenced in the film, and the physical relationship between Lolita and Humbert Humbert went undepicted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But after struggling on the road before losing consecutive games at home against Las Vegas and Dallas amid a three-game losing streak, the Sparks needed something to go right.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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