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 Lower-income households now account for 25% of all new businesses getting off the ground, up from 20% in 2020, the Bank of America Institute found. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 But his teams didn’t appear ready to play while getting off to dreadful starts in each of the past three seasons. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 July 2026 That model, known as Version 3 (V3) will be getting off the ground again at SpaceX's South Texas headquarters. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Paparazzi photos this week showed Kelce getting off a private plane in Florida with the dog in tow. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 The project has had Hollywood interest for years and is now getting off the ground under filmmakers Colby Holt and Sam Probst, who will write and direct. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026 Simply a live broadcast of the team getting off the bus at the stadium. — Bryan Preston, FOXNews.com, 20 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

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Verb

Mohamed Salah has left, departing Liverpool after nine years at Anfield.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Before departing for recess, the Senate is expected to take up acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to permanently lead the Department of Justice.

— Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of departing

Verb

In an effort to help elevate Thoroughbred racing among the everyday sports fan, Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association will launch a three-year-old championship series consisting of six races beginning in 2027.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Practices are ramping up this week, with players competing for starting jobs and coaches beginning to evaluate rosters ahead of the season openers.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of beginning

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This trend is driven by Baby Boomer retirements and immigrants exiting the workforce, partly due to aggressive deportation policies.

— Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
But exiting Middle-earth beside cartoon Frodo, there’s a sense that this 98-minute musical adaptation is truly just the beginning.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exiting

Verb

Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB/AFP via Getty Images The Norway squad touched down to a traditional water cannon salute before commencing their homecoming parade in the capital.

— Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
Following Samsung's typical pattern, pre-orders for the new devices, including the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and the innovative Z Fold 8 Wide, are anticipated to open immediately on July 22, with sales likely commencing around Friday, August 7.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of commencing

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When rolling, it is recommended to run the pasta through a pasta machine at the thickest setting first, then fold the pasta strip over itself into 3 thicknesses and repeat, before moving down a setting.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Though one of the youngest in the field, Bullock carried herself with veteranlike focus, moving through her routine with confidence.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of moving

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Securing those additions, though, is secondary to the more pressing need to build and develop a strong starting XI, an area in which Carrick has made significant progress.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Because of forecast high tides, Metrolink is suspending train service starting Monday, and ending Wednesday, on the Orange County Line south of the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station and north of the Oceanside station.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of starting

Verb

Tampa Bay used seven arms out of the bullpen, with Casey Legumina getting the start.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
So is controlling blood pressure, treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, avoiding smoking, limiting excessive alcohol use, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy weight.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026