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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
Orwell’s original characters understood from the get-go where many of them end up.
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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
As a Plano native who has been able to stay home while chasing his kicking dream, staying with the Cowboys was the goal from the get-go.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Unlike in Austin, where commercial rides initially had a human supervisor behind the wheel, rides in Dallas and Houston are completely unsupervised from the get-go.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
An inmate’s seemingly clever plan to escape jail via the visitation room ceiling – after meeting with his attorney – proved to be botched from get-go, according to investigators in North Carolina.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
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
As a Plano native who has been able to stay home while chasing his kicking dream, staying with the Cowboys was the goal from the get-go.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Unlike in Austin, where commercial rides initially had a human supervisor behind the wheel, rides in Dallas and Houston are completely unsupervised from the get-go.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
An inmate’s seemingly clever plan to escape jail via the visitation room ceiling – after meeting with his attorney – proved to be botched from get-go, according to investigators in North Carolina.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 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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Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images Since its inception, presidents have frequented the Washington Hilton.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to Powerball, the jackpot has been hit almost 200 times since the lottery's inception in 1992.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Indeed, emerging evidence suggests that early detection and aggressive treatment of psychiatric symptoms may improve long-term outcomes by delaying the onset of clinical neurodegeneration and mitigating the cumulative biological stress that accelerates brain aging.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now, three years after the initial onset of symptoms, Mollie uses a wheelchair and crutches daily and was forced to move in with their father.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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“Get-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-go. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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