GETS OFF Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

gets off

verb

present tense third-person singular of get off

as in exits

to leave a place often for another told him to get off for home before it got dark

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of gets off Feed your head Neagley gets off to a sluggish start, with a workmanlike, rather clumsy first episode largely spent establishing the main characters and central plot—and the writers lean a bit too hard on constant Chicago callbacks. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026 But if Jackson gets off to a slow start under a new coaching staff, including first-time play-caller Declan Doyle, there’s room to fall. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 When the mission gets off the ground, the astronauts will become just the third crew to reach space in 2026 following a launch from the United States. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Surprisingly, though, Oscar’s the one who gets off scot-free, while Zach and Izzy draw three accusations apiece. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Adam gets off on being asphyxiated, while Ingeborg has hypersensitive fingertips to the extent of them effectively being her erogenous zone; gracing her hands against the fabric that’s wrapped her lover during his orgasm seems to set off her own. — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 Christopher Nolan‘s box office journey with The Odyssey looks to be one for the books, as Universal Pictures‘ star-studded adaptation of the classical Greek mythological tale gets off to a rousing start in its opening weekend. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026 The program offers one-on-one coaching with participants beyond the program to ensure the business not only gets off the ground, but also stays afloat. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Woollen gets off some crisp one-liners. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets off

Verb

Dry and cool week ahead After the rain exits Tuesday, North Texas will be dry and cool.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Her chances at having a baby only seemed to worsen in 2014, when a colorectal surgeon attempted to reposition her stoma — an opening in the abdomen through which waste exits the body — to make pregnancy possible, but the surgery was unsuccessful.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of exits

Verb

As the employee begins to approach retirement and the DC account balance grows, the percentage of their contribution allocated to the annuity could increase as part of a glide path.

— Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The closure, which begins Saturday, has been years in the making and included impact-mitigation meetings among California Department of Transportation officials, neighboring communities, shipping companies, labor unions and the contractor.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of begins

Verb

Its new incarnation features design contributions from Schrager and British minimalist designer John Pawson and departs from upscale boutique hotel tradition in several ways.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
DeMarco, who joined the Liberty last November after 14 years as an assistant with the Golden State Warriors, now departs from the team after it got outplayed by the Dream.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of departs

Verb

Or to be up high and see that, down below, a town is just a grid spread out on a map and nothing more, a grid that flickers with lights that spark on as the darkness commences.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
The process, in other words, commences with the industrial production of miniature supernovas.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of commences

Verb

Safer checkout habits for the holiday season Avoiding holiday shopping scams starts with a few simple habits.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
While a treatment with one of Faria’s team starts from $350, she’s shared some of her favorite (easy) exercises that are designed to stimulate your lymphatic system at home.

— Hannah Coates, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of starts

Verb

The spa The Roman-style pool opens onto a terrace with panoramic views, while the tranquil spa blends marble, bamboo, and water features into a serene retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The platform opens Relex to external systems, agents, partners, and customer teams through APIs, plugins, and other open standards, letting organizations connect existing technology and build new capabilities without replacing what already works.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026