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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2
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
Some of the recent videos show the runners bumping into security guards and shoving past church staff, then leaving after being cornered and told to get off the property.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The last two races of the day are scheduled to start as the sun is setting and many people are getting off work, Schuler said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles got off to a fast start when Ohtani and Freeman opened the bottom of the first inning with consecutive singles.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The New Glenn rocket most recently got off the ground April 19 on a mission to deploy broadband network satellites for cellular broadband service provider AST SpaceMobile to space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Lawrence can simply pin his ears back, get off the ball with a jetpack on and rush without losing momentum.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Durant was slow to get off the court, and swelling occurred in the following days, forcing him to miss Game 3.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
This season has gotten off to a nightmarish start, and through the first month of the season the Red Sox offense has been among the worst in MLB.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
However, Boettcher is a bit on the smaller side compared to the other available prospects, which could hinder him in getting off block attempts.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The last two races of the day are scheduled to start as the sun is setting and many people are getting off work, Schuler said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles got off to a fast start when Ohtani and Freeman opened the bottom of the first inning with consecutive singles.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The New Glenn rocket most recently got off the ground April 19 on a mission to deploy broadband network satellites for cellular broadband service provider AST SpaceMobile to space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Lawrence can simply pin his ears back, get off the ball with a jetpack on and rush without losing momentum.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Durant was slow to get off the court, and swelling occurred in the following days, forcing him to miss Game 3.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
This season has gotten off to a nightmarish start, and through the first month of the season the Red Sox offense has been among the worst in MLB.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
However, Boettcher is a bit on the smaller side compared to the other available prospects, which could hinder him in getting off block attempts.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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Raman was the only candidate to participate in the post-debate media scrum, speaking extensively with reporters after Bass and Pratt departed shortly after the event.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The ship departed from Argentina and investigations into the outbreak’s source are focusing there.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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And of course Mike Brown pulled Mitchell Robinson, who missed four straight free throws when the 76ers began intentionally fouling him in the first quarter, only to continue extending the lead despite the Sixers’ attempts at stifling his rotation.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Black voters who feared losing representation in Congress opposed that request and argued the justices should instead hold onto their April 29 ruling until after the election because voting in the primary had already begun.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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There is still work to do; however, current congressional leadership has moved us in the right direction.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Before the vote, loud boos resounded as House Republicans arrived and moved through a crowd of protesters from the elevator to the House chamber.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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After an inaugural season on the road, next year could see the team finally start play in a more permanent home.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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During a call with analysts later Thursday, Starz president and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch announced Stars has exited its Pay-2 film deal agreement with Universal Pictures.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Ayo Dosunmu made his return from calf soreness, only to exit the game in the first half with heel soreness and not return.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Looking ahead, Schultz told investors that in fiscal 2027, the company will be commencing a program to raise Hibbett’s sales productivity by further optimizing its store footprint.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Disavowed had been on the runway since at least last July when casting commenced for the lead.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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These are not women who just help get their grandkids ready for school in the morning or watch them on a Saturday night; these are women who have chosen to become parents again, sparing their grandchildren from life in the foster system.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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About 250 people in Killingworth — the largest group to file a complaint with a fair rent commission in recent history — will get a one-year reprieve from increases after the town’s committee rejected their landowner’s rent adjustment plan.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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These were all things the Storm should have been celebrating afterward, but yet, for the second week in a row, the coaches and players will be headed back to the film room to figure out what went wrong.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Player of the Week Senior pitcher Jaelynn Anthony goes 4-for-5 for Oswego with three homers, a double and seven RBIs in 14-6 win over Minooka.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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