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also git-go
as in beginning
the point at which something begins
from the get-go, their relationship was tumultuous and doomed to fail
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Recent Examples of get-go
Wallstedt was sharp from the get-go Saturday, including buoying the Wild in killing the two first-period Avalanche power plays.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 May 2026
At La Grand’Vigne, chef Nicolas Masse’s reverence for nature and terroir is evident from the get-go.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
While the new research focused on how daraxonrasib works as a second-line therapy — that is, after a patient has already gone through chemotherapy — scientists are also working to see if it could be used either before or alongside chemo from the get-go.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Orwell’s original characters understood from the get-go where many of them end up.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Meeting her was one of those things that just fell into place, from the get-go.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Seemingly from the get-go this global event got Art Baseled, the accomplishments of its cockpit artists obscured by the weekend crush of celebrities, chic soirees, concerts and brand activations.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Canadiens fans in attendance on Friday were quick to shower the 25-year-old player with love from the get-go.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
There was just a severe lack of originality that doomed Zero from the get-go.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 May 2026
At La Grand’Vigne, chef Nicolas Masse’s reverence for nature and terroir is evident from the get-go.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
While the new research focused on how daraxonrasib works as a second-line therapy — that is, after a patient has already gone through chemotherapy — scientists are also working to see if it could be used either before or alongside chemo from the get-go.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Orwell’s original characters understood from the get-go where many of them end up.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Meeting her was one of those things that just fell into place, from the get-go.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Seemingly from the get-go this global event got Art Baseled, the accomplishments of its cockpit artists obscured by the weekend crush of celebrities, chic soirees, concerts and brand activations.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Canadiens fans in attendance on Friday were quick to shower the 25-year-old player with love from the get-go.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
There was just a severe lack of originality that doomed Zero from the get-go.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-go
Noun
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Clark spent six weeks at the beginning of this school year setting up and practicing classroom routines and procedures with her students.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Humble beginnings Menjívar arrived undocumented in the United States at age 18, fleeing a bloody civil war in El Salvador, stowed away in a car to avoid detection at the border.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The Warriors began the next season with a record 24-0 start without him as assistant Luke Walton led the way.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Despite the slow start to her first season in the league, Plum ended the year with All-Rookie team honors.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Eddie Vedder has curated Ohana since its inception back in 2016.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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In a letter reviewed by USA TODAY, firearms retailers targeted in the program were told that since its inception in 2000, the agency’s tracing center had successfully traced 269,000 firearms from the records.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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In Asia, a global dip in radiance in early 2020 aligned almost precisely with the onset of COVID-19 lockdowns.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The House of Representatives eliminated the pandemic-era proxy voting rules, implemented under Pelosi at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, when the GOP gained control of the lower chamber of Congress in January 2023.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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Your body uses an enzyme called amylase that breaks the alpha bonds to release glucose molecules, which cells break down further to use for energy.—
Julie Pollock,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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So do moisturizers containing lactic acid and anti-aging products with alpha-hydroxy acids.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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While standing alone in Norlin Quad waiting to walk into Folsom Field for commencement, a grayed Pete Brock sparked the curiosity of a group of CU students that could be his grandchildren.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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All commencement ceremonies will be streamed live on the SAU Facebook page for those who wish to attend virtually.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
7 May 2026
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