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
That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
But the Clippers played great defense and eventually forced Westbrook into not getting off a shot, sending the game into overtime tied 98-98.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
In one case, six rounds were fired at a city bus as people were getting off.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
The two went back and forth, the transcript alleges, with Stedman offering a hand at one point, and asking Barefield just to move over a few feet to get off the property.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But lawmakers have been frustrated by the groups’ refusal to provide details backing up their claims to have helped about 30,000 people get off welfare or showing how much state and federal dollars have been funneled into the program.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
The kids and their caretaker got off on their floor, leaving me to ponder the cootie phenomenon for the first time in many decades.
—Bruce Handy, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
New Shepard got off the ground right on schedule at 9:30 a.m. ET Monday, according to Blue Origin.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Four astronauts preparing for a routine mission that sets the stage for the Boeing Starliner crew to depart from the International Space Station could potentially get off the ground Friday night from Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
But the Clippers played great defense and eventually forced Westbrook into not getting off a shot, sending the game into overtime tied 98-98.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
In one case, six rounds were fired at a city bus as people were getting off.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
The two went back and forth, the transcript alleges, with Stedman offering a hand at one point, and asking Barefield just to move over a few feet to get off the property.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But lawmakers have been frustrated by the groups’ refusal to provide details backing up their claims to have helped about 30,000 people get off welfare or showing how much state and federal dollars have been funneled into the program.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
The kids and their caretaker got off on their floor, leaving me to ponder the cootie phenomenon for the first time in many decades.
—Bruce Handy, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
New Shepard got off the ground right on schedule at 9:30 a.m. ET Monday, according to Blue Origin.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Four astronauts preparing for a routine mission that sets the stage for the Boeing Starliner crew to depart from the International Space Station could potentially get off the ground Friday night from Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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Pereira knows that Wolves will lose players in the summer, with Cunha and Ait-Nouri two saleable assets likely to depart, while other more peripheral players will inevitably move on.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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As Americans hunt for dyed eggs, spike their blood sugar levels with Peeps, attend services, enjoy matzoh dishes and memorialize the dearly departed, others may be consuming cannabis products with a sense of ceremony.—
Jeanie Pyun,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
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According to The Knot’s 2025 Real Weddings Study, a whopping 57% of couples begin discussing engagement over a year before a proposal and a mere 2% never discussed it.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Coppola was moved by the tributes that had been bestowed.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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In recent decades, the agency has continued boring tunnels where needed to move water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Bobby manages to save Chimney, who falls ill and starts coughing up blood while responding to the lab blaze.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Vásquez has chosen the brown tops in two of his three road starts and lost both.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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More drastically, the United States could exit the World Bank entirely, as called for by Project 2025.—
Ngaire Woods,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the two fought, another suspect exited a car and joined in the confrontation, deputies said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Around the same time, the company commenced an aggressive play for the college sports insurance market, introducing a novel contract protection product for NIL collectives while also trying to get into the critical injury coverage niche.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Production on the second season of Nobody Wants This commenced in March 2025.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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After the performances are over and this year's inductees are revealed, viewers will get the chance to vote for their favorite contestants before eliminations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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After the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards poked the proverbial bear, Doncic turned his game up a notch, scoring 31 points to go with 12 rebounds and nine assists (on a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line) to give the Lakers a 94-85 victory in Game 2, evening the series.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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