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 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 The primary win for Phoenix was getting off Royce O’Neale’s salary. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Simply a live broadcast of the team getting off the bus at the stadium. — Bryan Preston, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 The weekend is getting off to a hot start in North Texas. — 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 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

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In a surprising twist, Harper has selected Los Angeles Dodgers third-base coach Dino Ebel to throw to him, departing from his previous choice of his father.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Apple alleged that OpenAI coached departing Apple employees in how to evade security processes when leaving the iPhone maker, and that Chang Liu, a former employee who joined OpenAI, stole an Apple laptop.

— Kif Leswing,MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of departing

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Now, more Americans are beginning to make the roughly three-hour car ride from Santo Domingo, trading the predictability of Punta Cana for something more real.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
This includes a big-screen feature that is beginning development and aiming for theatrical release in late 2028, timed to the franchise’s 70th anniversary.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of beginning

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Lawtey starred in the first three seasons of BBC and HBO banking drama Industry, before exiting before this year’s fourth run.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026
News of the second season release date comes not long after it was reported that series star Tom Hardy will return Season 3 after a previous fallout with the show’s producers led to him briefly exiting the series.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 July 2026

Definition of exiting

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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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Still, as the game wore on to the waning moments, both teams were visibly sapped of energy and moving at a slower pace, including Haaland, who faded late in the game, was subbed out at the 105-minute mark and replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026

Definition of moving

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After word spread that a local attorney was starting a class action, residents said they were besieged by out-of-town lawyers competing aggressively for their business.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Schjerlderup was the lone change Norway coach Stale Solbakken made in the starting lineup for Saturday’s match, starting the Benfica midfielder on the left flank in place of Antonio Nusa.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Definition of starting

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Swinging his hips, moaning into the mic and briefly getting promiscuous with a mic stand was the authenticity that the majority-millennial crowd expected.

— Sophie Lindberg July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
The Dodgers have reason for optimism heading into the second half with three top pitchers getting closer to returning.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of getting

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Argentina and England didn’t record a shot in the opening 30 minutes, the first time both sides had been held shotless for so long to start a match since the first World Cup to be broadcast live in 1966.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
The Digest The Cincinnati Art Museum is opening its first Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Room, bringing one of the artist’s immersive installations to the institution for the first time.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026