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

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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 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 In the final moment of Half Man, Ruben gets off of Niall, and sits on a bale of hay. — Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026

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In many ways, the Connor Hellebuyck situation is more painful than other high-profile NHL exits of late.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
On that Sunday in March, Wright’s tour group exits her van and moves to the beachside memorial site.

— Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of exits

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As Georgia’s college campuses are bustling with students again, this edition of the AJC On Campus roundup begins with a $250,000 settlement.

— Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The resort begins clearing the beach before sunrise each morning, but nature doesn't always cooperate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of begins

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Or, if your flight departs from an EU country and arrives in the UK (operated by either an EU or a non-EU airline).

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
One of the world’s most exclusive trains departs from Tokyo, carrying just 34 guests on an extraordinary culinary journey through Japan’s quieter landscapes.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of departs

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The Europa League commences with its first league phase fixtures next week, on Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
This tender novel of intimacy and its risks begins in Boston in 1969, as Eve, a dancer, commences an affair with a colleague—an indiscretion that spurs her husband, a journalist named Gabe, to cheat, too.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of commences

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Colorado moves way up to one spot ahead of Georgia Tech after blocking the final field goal for the road win over the Yellow Jackets.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Buoyed by her leadership of the multi-billion-dollar expansion project last decade, Espino moves up from deputy administrator to take full command of the canal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of moves

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Immediately afterward, a second microwave pulse flips the atom into the opposite state, so the superposition that’s flying upward changes into magnetically blind one, and starts falling under gravity with no other forces influencing it.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
And in fairness, there was a cognizant effort to keep Ohtani as rested as possible, including a season-long six-man rotation and an attempt to maneuver Ohtani’s starts to line up on games prior to a team off day, when possible.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of starts

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This is precisely the kind of action which gets Elland Road on its feet, roaring with approval.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Gasoline gets more of the attention because of the consumer impact, but diesel powers trucks, tractors, trains, boats and construction vehicles at the heart of the modern economy.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of gets

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College football won’t be the same in Evanston after this place opens, regardless of how many games Northwestern wins or loses, and that might be true a lot further afield, too.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Dragon Tiny Homes Its glass-door entrance opens onto its living room.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026