1
as in departing
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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2
as in beginning
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 getting off
The weekend is getting off to a hot start in North Texas.
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Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Over the last few years, the world of emissions standard setting has become increasingly contentious, so much so that even a few words can trigger a fight about whether companies are getting off the hook or being held to account.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
And hopefully the near future features another Starship launch — a giant rocket getting off the ground in a matter of weeks, versus the seven months that separated today’s mission from the previous test flight.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Woods was spotted earlier this month getting off his private plane at Palm Beach International Airport after staying in Switzerland for several weeks.
—Paulina Dedaj Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Montreal held a 4-1 lead that felt like an instance of the Hurricanes getting off easy; Kirby Dach, Jake Evans and Slafkovský were among the Canadiens who, in one way or another, couldn’t quite cash in on golden opportunities.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Eva and her boyfriend, still in all-black servers’ uniforms, were meeting us after getting off their shifts at another of the casino’s many restaurants.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.
—Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Over the last few years, the world of emissions standard setting has become increasingly contentious, so much so that even a few words can trigger a fight about whether companies are getting off the hook or being held to account.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
And hopefully the near future features another Starship launch — a giant rocket getting off the ground in a matter of weeks, versus the seven months that separated today’s mission from the previous test flight.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Woods was spotted earlier this month getting off his private plane at Palm Beach International Airport after staying in Switzerland for several weeks.
—Paulina Dedaj Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Montreal held a 4-1 lead that felt like an instance of the Hurricanes getting off easy; Kirby Dach, Jake Evans and Slafkovský were among the Canadiens who, in one way or another, couldn’t quite cash in on golden opportunities.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Eva and her boyfriend, still in all-black servers’ uniforms, were meeting us after getting off their shifts at another of the casino’s many restaurants.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.
—Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting off
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Among those departing are UCP development executives Jennifer Gwarz and Mark Velez and casting head Steven O’Neill.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Taylor, who will officially start the job on July 27, is departing her current post as CEO of Zevia PBC, a maker of zero-sugar beverages.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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A lot goes into maintaining the health of pitchers whose arms bear extreme stress loads, over and over, beginning in March.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Key voices are beginning to emerge as Tennessee lawmakers prepare to return for the 2025 legislative session where school vouchers, hurricane Helene relief, a possible grocery tax cut, and budget choices will likely prove key issues.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The shooting happened Sunday after three people, including the child, got into a vehicle after exiting a Walmart in Senatobia, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, which is investigating the shooting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Another factor in the oil trade is the number of ships entering the Persian Gulf as well as exiting.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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There was confirmation of redevelopment work commencing at Elland Road and the small matter of an away kit launch, which positions Leeds among the elite clubs Adidas works with.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
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The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival is around the corner, commencing May 13 with the opening ceremony at the Palais des Festivals in the south of France.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Now the brand is moving back towards that heritage in its approach to college sports.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Her advice for anyone newly diagnosed with MS is to make social connections and keep moving.—
ANDREW ABRAHAMS,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Alchemist Kitchen spins food business gold Several of the businesses identified are graduates of the Alchemist Microenterprise Academy (AMA), a 12-week business training course that teaches the basics of starting a food business.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Ohtani was one of two members of the Dodgers starting rotation who left the game injured.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The show follows a musician, Hannah Wells (Ella Bright), getting into a fake relationship with the captain of the university hockey team, Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli), to get the attention of her crush.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Write some of this century’s most devastating songs about the ecstasy of getting together.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Lionel Messi was inches from opening the scoring in Kansas City with just about five minutes gone.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following its opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints from the team.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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“Getting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20off. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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