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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Chenal joins his fellow departing Chiefs from the 2022 draft class, all of whom were part of the back-to-back Super Bowl championship teams in 2022 and 2023.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lock your home before departing.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 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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So if a person thinks about moving their hand, the device reads those brain signals and turns them into an actual movement.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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From that point, the cycle of roaming from beach to pool to spa to catamaran to tennis courts takes over, moving at the speed set entirely by you, the guest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 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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This alternating and reciprocal motion is not just about getting you from point A to point B.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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So a little less than half of the time in between the Bolt ending production and today was spent just getting everything set up in the factory and getting that line going again.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 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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As Kansas coach Bill Self barked orders from the sideline inside T-Mobile Center, the tide was starting to turn.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Senior Republicans under pressure from conservative activists and GOP primary challengers are starting to take notice.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Getting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20off. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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