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
Despite such an important season getting off to a disastrous start, Chisholm has received plenty of runway from the Yankees.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
Not all of his subjects got off so easy.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The next resupply mission to the International Space Station is due to get off the ground Tuesday, May 12 from Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Hop on the regional train and get off at Klampenborg station, which is a 10-minute walk from this cafe and one of the most iconic shore views in Denmark.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Alex Call has gotten off to a good start and has earned more playing time, Roberts said.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Royal got off to a solid start in set one but trailed for most of set two.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 10 May 2026
Playing in front of their second sellout crowd of the season, the Quakes got off to a perfect start.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
Thitikul got off to a quick start with a pair of early birdies.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
Not all of his subjects got off so easy.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The next resupply mission to the International Space Station is due to get off the ground Tuesday, May 12 from Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Hop on the regional train and get off at Klampenborg station, which is a 10-minute walk from this cafe and one of the most iconic shore views in Denmark.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Alex Call has gotten off to a good start and has earned more playing time, Roberts said.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Royal got off to a solid start in set one but trailed for most of set two.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 10 May 2026
Playing in front of their second sellout crowd of the season, the Quakes got off to a perfect start.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
Thitikul got off to a quick start with a pair of early birdies.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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The cruise ship departed the Shetland Islands in Scotland on May 6, and also stopped in Brest, France before arriving in Bordeaux, French outlet France 24 previously reported.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Richard Midgeley, who worked primarily on international scouting, departed for a college position at Cal.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Prosecutors allege Saab led a yearslong scheme beginning around 2015 to defraud a humanitarian program intended to provide food to impoverished Venezuelans.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The campaign now moves forward with voters weighing sharply different visions for California’s future as the primary draws closer.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Raiders had their worst season since moving to Las Vegas last year.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Erica Wheeler, who started in place of Ariel Atkins (concussion), scored 10 points with seven assists and was a plus-16 as the primary ball handler after starting the season two for 16 from the field.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Catilin Clark is just starting her third WNBA season, and she is already being honored for a big career achievement in a pregame ceremony.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The lobby’s elevator doors opened and a woman with a giant white saucer on her head and a matching floor-length coat, embellished with red splotches that evoked stab wounds, slowly exited.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Schultz exited after issuing a one-out walk in the fifth.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In an interview with People magazine published Wednesday, May 13, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos reflected on authorities' progress in the high-profile search operation, which commenced in early February after Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home in Arizona.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Directed by Robert Kun and produced by Salem Entertainment, the film is scheduled to commence principal photography in July and is targeting a worldwide release in the second quarter of 2027.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The area North Cornwall has plenty of fancy restaurants, but Prawn on the Lawn in Padstow gets the balance right between sophisticated seafood and laidback service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Cameron Brink’s 10 points were the only ones provided by the Sparks’ bench, while the Tempo got 42 points from reserves.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Matching the anything-goes vibe that flows through the resort, the breezy restaurant pavilion is merely a suggestion—ordering lunch or dinner to your private terrace, a candlelit table on the beach, or one of the dozen-or-so secret seating nooks scattered around the property is actively encouraged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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