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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
Advertisement Christine Adams Courtesy of Apple TV Lang gets off the train and, once at a safe distance, detonates the explosive.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
As their mission approaches, they will be flown to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but when their mission actually gets off the ground is completely dependent on how Artemis 2 and SLS fare in their upcoming test campaign.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The quicker Trump gets off Greenland, the quicker Republicans can get back to selling their domestic agenda in a crucial election year.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
The train that Robert De Niro gets off of in the opening credits is the actual Blue Line of the city’s metro system.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
SpaceX's launch pad at the Santa Barbara County spaceport is where another Starlink internet satellite deployment mission gets off the ground.
—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
Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
As their mission approaches, they will be flown to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but when their mission actually gets off the ground is completely dependent on how Artemis 2 and SLS fare in their upcoming test campaign.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The quicker Trump gets off Greenland, the quicker Republicans can get back to selling their domestic agenda in a crucial election year.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
The train that Robert De Niro gets off of in the opening credits is the actual Blue Line of the city’s metro system.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
SpaceX's launch pad at the Santa Barbara County spaceport is where another Starlink internet satellite deployment mission gets off the ground.
—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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They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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After rain exits the area on Wednesday, a drier pattern is expected to move into North Texas.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The trade will not become official until the new league year begins on Wednesday.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Frias departs at a fragile moment for Rady Children’s.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Chiefs could use another body at that spot if Bryan Cook departs in free agency, which is the most likely outcome.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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If the sales go through and drilling eventually commences, large portions of the trail could, in theory, become unusable, forcing a reroute to keep it viable as a recreation setting.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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The strike will last until the union and the school district come to an agreement, which could mean hours or several days after the picket commences Thursday morning.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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As the train moves through the Hudson Valley and up toward the Canadian border, riverfront towns give way to wide expanses of water and distant mountain peaks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The bodywork also moves now — the wings literally adjust as the car moves around the track, which sounds made up but isn’t.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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But now starts a new terrible chapter without my smarter, goofier, and relentlessly selfless other half.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The top two candidates in the June 2 primary will move on to a November runoff — even if the top finisher in June gets more than 50% of the vote.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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However the filmmakers entirely forget about his story until the end title cards, where the audience gets an update on his whereabouts.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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The experience stands out, either because of some exceptional food items or an aspect of hospitality that goes above and beyond.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Gets off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20off. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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