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get off (on)

verb

Definition of get off (on)next
as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off (on)
  1. enjoy
  2. savor
  3. like
  4. love
  5. take to
  6. relish
Verb
  • Members of The Center for Fiction enjoy invitations, discounts, access to our Library collection, and more.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Days after Chinese leader Xi Jinping left Washington having enjoyed a state dinner and a marching band, both sides are still figuring out what the pageantry actually bought them.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoy
Verb
  • In a month without much to savor, this is when Houston can take solace.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Like its predecessor in the space, Lanna will be a full-service restaurant, a place to unwind and savor each bite.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of savor
Verb
  • The need to be liked makes brands write polished statements aimed at everyone watching while the person actually affected waits.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Leo appeals to loftier questions about life Unlike Francis, who liked to travel to small Catholic communities far from Rome, Leo has been keen to emphasize and reawaken Europe’s Christian roots.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of like
Verb
  • Some of these moments involve Ned’s imperfect yet still undeniably loving rapport with his son.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The building has existed as some version of a hotel or inn since the mid-1800s, but the iteration most locals knew and loved closed in 1999 and remained closed until 2023.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of love
Verb
  • He was taken to Newton-Wellesley Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
    — Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • The person had been taken to University Hospital in Columbia but later died from injuries suffered in the crash.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Definition of take to
Verb
  • While opinions on cowbells differ, the Tigers relish the prospect of going into an opposing stadium and making home fans upset — whether in Lawrence, Kansas, Starkville, Mississippi, or anywhere else.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Passengers are savvy travelers, primarily American, who relish cruising and, with this line, truly appreciate fine food and wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of relish
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