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 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 But to play in front of your home country, Dempsey is now praying that the team gets off to a hot start against Paraguay to kick off their Group D play on June 12 in Los Angeles. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026 Among the family is Michael (the ridiculously handsome Regé-Jean Page), Matteo’s cousin-slash-brother (again, long story), who owns a vineyard and with whom Anna immediately gets off on the wrong foot, even though their attraction is also immediate. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 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

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That is why there has been such a deluge of anger and frustration from the public, even more than from the tournament exits under Southgate.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The actor-comedian best known for her impressions exits the NBC sketch comedy series after seven seasons.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of exits

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Unlike liquid liner that announces exactly where the line begins and ends, kohl and kajal create dimension that feels more diffused.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
And while the Commonwealth Games do not form part of the formal Olympic qualification process — that begins next March — a strong performance in Glasgow could help McCann establish himself and ensure he is known on his own terms.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of begins

Verb

With a fury inside him, Garfield unleashes violence against them and commences the rebellion.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026
The Genesis Scottish Open commences this week at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, as a significant co-sanctioned DP World Tour and PGA Tour event offering a $9 million purse.

— Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of commences

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Propulsion system moves toward flight testing The AVEN is the main part that gives X-BAT the ability to direct its thrust for vertical takeoff, landing, and hovering.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
The new plan, unveiled earlier this month, moves warehouses north of her property in Manhattan.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of moves

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Meanwhile, an emerging beauty crossover — whereby eyewear forms a part of daily rituals — opens new avenues for growth.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
Including your horse starting to move forward just before the gate opens, then hitting the side of the stall and spotting the field several lengths.

— Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026