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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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
Antetokounmpo could also make the talks heat up by requesting a trade if the season doesn't get off to a good start.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Trocheck failed to tie him up, allowing Malkin to pounce on the loose puck and get off a quick feed to Justin Brazeau, who was all alone in front of the Rangers’ net after Alexis Lafrenière got caught puck-watching rather than staying with the nearest man.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Turning lamps on from across the room without getting off the couch is so convenient, and dimming lamps before movie night really sets the mood.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Urban was first seen without his wedding ring while getting off of a plane in Hershey, Pennsylvania, just days after Kidman filed for divorce on September 30, 2025.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Creating turnovers is important, but so is getting off the field, which TCU hasn’t been able to do consistently.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Chen got off the mountain safely.
—Kaijing Xiao, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
But once the game shifted to the fourth quarter, Miami’s offense stagnated and its defense couldn’t get off the field.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Urban, 57, was photographed getting off a private jet in Harrisburg, Penn.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Trocheck failed to tie him up, allowing Malkin to pounce on the loose puck and get off a quick feed to Justin Brazeau, who was all alone in front of the Rangers’ net after Alexis Lafrenière got caught puck-watching rather than staying with the nearest man.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Turning lamps on from across the room without getting off the couch is so convenient, and dimming lamps before movie night really sets the mood.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Urban was first seen without his wedding ring while getting off of a plane in Hershey, Pennsylvania, just days after Kidman filed for divorce on September 30, 2025.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Creating turnovers is important, but so is getting off the field, which TCU hasn’t been able to do consistently.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Chen got off the mountain safely.
—Kaijing Xiao, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
But once the game shifted to the fourth quarter, Miami’s offense stagnated and its defense couldn’t get off the field.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Urban, 57, was photographed getting off a private jet in Harrisburg, Penn.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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A number of long-serving youth coaches have departed United due to cutbacks at the club, while The Athletic reported on Monday head of academy recruitment Luke Fedorenko will depart having accepted an offer to work for a major football agency.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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However, when host Taylor Tomlinson decided to depart in early 2025, CBS canceled the show, and Allen returned last month.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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That’s where the adjustments will begin for the Mercury as the series flips back to Phoenix for Wednesday’s Game 3.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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If a permit is granted, Conway estimated construction on the plant could begin in the early 2030s, and the plant could come online in 2038 or 2039.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In a positive sign, Nunoo was moving his hands and fingers, according to Sutton.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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That includes other immigrants who continue to buy homes to move into or to invest in, even some without legal immigration status.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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During his own speech, Sean asked Leaper to name KU’s backfield that started the 1961 Bluebonnet Bowl.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Policy Forum’s analysis found that educators in Wisconsin’s small districts were more likely to exit their jobs, as well as those working in urban districts and districts with mostly low-income students or students of color.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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All across the locker room, guys were eager to flush Seattle’s 38-35 loss to the Bucs and exit the venue.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Standing in for the franchise’s original hometown of Fernfield is Fort Langley, British Columbia, where production recently commenced.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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After 2029 the moon will pass south of the Pleiades until the next series commences in 2042.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to get a congress of 15, with at least eight members coming from Cincinnati's homeless shelters and seven representing people who live outdoors or in temporary housing.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jonathan Taylor got the three touchdowns but was hardly explosive on a down-to-down basis.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Milwaukee rewarded him with a two-year, $11 million contract in July, and, with Damian Lillard gone, Porter is now the point guard, which was confirmed by Doc Rivers a few weeks ago.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They Chiefs needed just five plays to go 97 yards for the TD.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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