1
as in exits
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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as in begins
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 gets off
SpaceX's launch pad at the Santa Barbara County spaceport is where another Starlink internet satellite deployment mission gets off the ground.
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Larsa, however, gets off topic and asks who put Adriana’s age on the cake.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
For this reason, one of the most challenging parts of the job, especially at the start of the school year, is ensuring that each student gets off at the correct stop.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
But that doesn’t mean your boyfriend gets off scot-free.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Larsa, however, gets off topic and asks who put Adriana’s age on the cake.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
For this reason, one of the most challenging parts of the job, especially at the start of the school year, is ensuring that each student gets off at the correct stop.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
But that doesn’t mean your boyfriend gets off scot-free.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets off
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Once river water enters the top of the lake, its slower-moving waters allow silts and other particles to drop to the bottom, and the water that exits the lake and flows further down the river is cleaner.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, high-profile exits at firms like Lamb Weston and Kohl’s occurred amid mounting pressure, while at Boeing, Nike, Stellantis, and Hertz, CEOs departed before an active campaign ever materialized.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Orionid meteor shower peak begins tonight, welcoming a spectacular natural light show that could see a flurry of shooting stars spawned by Halley's Comet brighten the dark, moonless sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Both were called up to the national team for the upcoming window, which begins next week.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the yacht departs, Lo, who is staying in cabin 8, enters cabin 10, which is directly next to hers.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Oversize bags must still be checked in before a flight departs.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Here, for now, are three pressing questions as the offseason commences.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 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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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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This design is lighter than traditional night vision systems and places the weight in a way that moves with the soldier.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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That could drag down lenders that are most susceptible if the economy really starts to take a turn for the worse.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track starts with a pulsating Simmons bass riff, setting the tone for one of Kiss' funkier guitar grooves.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Everyone gets better by having a player like that.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Vision Pro gets an upgrade, too.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Same goes for their boss, Jason Kidd.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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These two puzzles are both relevant to the fundamental properties and constituents of the Universe, but as far as the resolution goes, that will have to await our scientific future.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Gets off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20off. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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