GETTING OFF Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

getting off

verb

present participle of get off

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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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 Meanwhile, Kyler Murray’s return gives the Vikings a boost against a Bucs defense that has had problems getting off the field. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 In August, when service was disrupted, Brannon sat on the train for more than three hours before getting off and requesting an Uber, which costs significantly more money. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 One of the most common routes to the Camp Nou from the city centre involves getting off at Les Corts station. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Video shows the officer performing a traffic break to stop vehicles before getting off his motorcycle and walking toward the center median. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 After Wheeler scored on third down, Buechele back-pedaled in the face of pressure before getting off a pass to Pettis, who was open along the left side of the goal line. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 In fact, a lot of them are going hard, getting off and feeling great doing it. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2026 Thankfully, there are several good indie movies worth getting off your couch to see this year. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 Some of New York’s most prominent cultural institutions reportedly are getting off the hook on paying fines for fire code violations. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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Donald Tusk, Poland's prime minister, warned on Thursday before departing for Ukraine that Moscow is planning hybrid strikes with drones or rockets on European countries supporting Kyiv, among them Poland.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Tusk, Poland’s prime minister, warned on Thursday before departing for Ukraine that Moscow is planning hybrid strikes with drones or rockets on European countries supporting Kyiv, among them Poland.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of departing

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Fortunately, Arkansas is beginning to turn some of that talk into action.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
The primary place to dine on-property is Bridgeman’s Chophouse, named for server Peter Bridgeman, who worked at the hotel for 47-years beginning in the 1930s.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginning

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Sally Habbershaw is exiting Mediawan after less than a year to become President of Global Distribution at the BBC’s commercial arm.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Sharon Levy is exiting Banijay’s Endemol Shine North America after nearly a decade at the company — including most recently as CEO.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of exiting

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Bank of America, Citigroup and Apollo underwrote the buyout debt package, one of the biggest ever and with many moving pieces, to fund the takeover.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
This is just one season, but Guerrero’s outlook needs to change just as much as his production moving forward on the remaining 13 years of his deal.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of moving

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Storytelling in the modern world is now often about getting the most clicks and attention.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting

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Another sign of Purdy’s confidence and command came in Australia during the season-opening win against the Los Angeles Rams, when Purdy found receiver Demarcus Robinson for a 39-yard touchdown, San Francisco’s first of the season.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Provis is officially opening to the public this weekend, aiming to provide dark academia vibes and competition-level coffee to the area.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026