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
But just as his monologue was getting off the ground, Gosling was surprised by audience member sitting up front — a casually dressed and smiling Harry Styles.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Jalen Brunson is getting off the ball, OG Anunoby is in a scoring groove, and the Knicks, fresh off of a 39-point beatdown of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, continue to look like title contenders in their toughest stretch of the regular season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Time-wise, utilizing multiple fields can potentially be more efficient to getting off the field quickly.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Will adventure mean getting off our phones and going out into the world?
—Annabel Gat, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
After getting off the bus, Cherry and his two friends went back to the Popeyes, which was closed.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In the end, Sacramento saw a chance to land Hunter, while getting off of Schroder’s money and opening a roster spot for Cardwell, as a worthy endeavor even if there was no first-rounder in the trade.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Since Kiva focuses on micro-loans, businesses can crowdfund up to $15,000, which may be more ideal for newer businesses just getting off the ground or ones that don't need much capital.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Once the guides had the snake under control, Smith and Fry could be seen getting off the boat to examine the creature close up.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Pat Saperstein, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Jalen Brunson is getting off the ball, OG Anunoby is in a scoring groove, and the Knicks, fresh off of a 39-point beatdown of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, continue to look like title contenders in their toughest stretch of the regular season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Time-wise, utilizing multiple fields can potentially be more efficient to getting off the field quickly.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Will adventure mean getting off our phones and going out into the world?
—Annabel Gat, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
After getting off the bus, Cherry and his two friends went back to the Popeyes, which was closed.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In the end, Sacramento saw a chance to land Hunter, while getting off of Schroder’s money and opening a roster spot for Cardwell, as a worthy endeavor even if there was no first-rounder in the trade.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Since Kiva focuses on micro-loans, businesses can crowdfund up to $15,000, which may be more ideal for newer businesses just getting off the ground or ones that don't need much capital.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Once the guides had the snake under control, Smith and Fry could be seen getting off the boat to examine the creature close up.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting off
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The war with Iran continues to cause aviation chaos in the Middle East and beyond as some of the world’s busiest airports attempt to manage the fallout of airspace closures, with only a limited number of flights now departing the region.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Scream 7 got off to a shaky start, with Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin departing due to scheduling conflicts and Barrera getting fired due to social media posts about the Israel-Palestine conflict.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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With Mack under contract, re-signing Oweh becomes a clear priority for Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz ahead of the free-agent negotiation period beginning Monday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Citizens are eligible for Social Security payments beginning at 62 years old.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Friday, Azueta said students were exiting out the back of the studio, where they are often picked up by parents.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Even with Reiver Sanmartin exiting the tournament due to injury, the Giants have seven players on their 40-man roster competing in the WBC.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kiwis moving abroad is not uncommon, and more Kiwis generally are choosing to leave than before; in the year ending November 2025, almost 122,000 people emigrated, a 4% jump from the previous year and higher than a previous spike in 2012.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, what this study’s findings highlight is that planning for a slow-moving, politically contentious issue like sea-level rise, one that doesn’t have the immediacy of a wildfire or an earthquake, is complex and constantly evolving.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Willie made it through the filming of the first episode, but as the second episode was commencing, word got to me that Willie had returned to Los Angeles and the end was near.—
Annabelle Gurwitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to China General Nuclear (CGN), on 21st February, the reactor pressure vessel for unit 6 began hoisting operations, officially commencing the installation of the unit’s main nuclear island equipment.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Games that mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics are getting underway amid the ongoing military attacks by the United States, Israel and Iran.—
Tales Azzoni,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This is a time of giving and getting support, because practical care reduces friction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Collin Sexton came of the bench to score 28 points for the Bulls (26-38), who have lost 16 of 19 after going 23-22 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks were held to less than 100 points for only the seventh time and had their fourth-worst three-point shooting performance of the season, going eight for 34.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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These Amazon finds cover just about every scenario—starting at just $10.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the Heat still won by 16 despite foul trouble that kept starting center Bam Adebayo on the bench for most of the second half.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Getting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20off. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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