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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
So from the get-go, those things happen.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
But the enterprise struggled almost from the get-go.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Users do not necessarily comply at the get-go.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Red Sox have largely been able to hang their baseball caps on pitching and defense as their offense has struggled in the early months of the season, but Saturday was a struggle from the get-go.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
The rotation has been marvelous from the get-go despite its ailments.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
The whole thing was a setup from the get-go.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Wallstedt was sharp from the get-go Saturday, including buoying the Wild in killing the two first-period Avalanche power plays.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 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
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
But the enterprise struggled almost from the get-go.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Users do not necessarily comply at the get-go.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Red Sox have largely been able to hang their baseball caps on pitching and defense as their offense has struggled in the early months of the season, but Saturday was a struggle from the get-go.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
The rotation has been marvelous from the get-go despite its ailments.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
The whole thing was a setup from the get-go.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Wallstedt was sharp from the get-go Saturday, including buoying the Wild in killing the two first-period Avalanche power plays.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-go
Noun
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City Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy began raising the issue at the beginning of this month, and saw their resolution calling on the mayor to restore the cut backed, by an 11-0 vote, by the City Council.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Lewis will be eligible to return to the major league roster for the beginning of a three-game series against the White Sox that starts Monday at Target Field.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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During his contract year with the Braves in 2022, Swanson appeared in all 162 games and made 161 starts at shortstop, logging 1,433 innings at a premium defensive position while also producing 25 home runs and 96 RBIs.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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While making Asphalt Meadows, Gibbard began digitizing 4-track demo tapes from Death Cab’s early years, uncovering instrumentals from the band’s inception and reminding the frontman of his old writing process.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Behar, a long-running voice on the panel, has remained a central figure since returning to the program in 2015 following her original run during the show's inception in 1997.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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While McCarty notes that some studies have linked magnesium supplements to lower odds of short sleep duration and to modest improvements in sleep-onset latency in certain populations, McCarty cautions that the overall research remains mixed.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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There was the comeback in April-May 2020, directly after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic; March-April 2009, which followed the Great Financial Crisis; and January-February 1975, following the first oil shock.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Prevention The good news, Commins said, is that if a patient isn’t bitten again or repeatedly, alpha-gal syndrome goes away.—
Eva Flowe
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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It’s managed by vigilantly avoiding animal products that could contain alpha-gal and working closely with doctors to find relief for symptoms and to prevent reactions.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 May 2026
Noun
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On college campuses, commencement speakers have been interrupted by boos when discussing artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Since living at the home, Muneer-Hunter has helped design and build the Oasis Deck, studied hard to make the dean's list, mentored inner-city youth, and even served as the commencement speaker at his graduation.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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“Get-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-go. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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