as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting off (on)
Verb
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He’s been spotted in the Bay Area, living his life, presumably enjoying the microclimates and the ability to put the pedal to the metal on Tasman Drive.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Guests then dined at the base of the pyramids before enjoying an afterparty and dessert in another area.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The views of the harbor from this cozy and colorful local haunt, particularly at sunset, make the experience one worth savoring.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Patriots are loving an analogy that head coach Mike Vrabel first brought to the table before Thanksgiving.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The loving chaos wrought by Christine Ebersole and Ciarán Hinds as Alex’s parents in their family home further adds to the subversion of the film, upending expectations of film parents whose son is going through a life-changing event.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tucker, who cost the Cubs another promising young hitter, Cam Smith, plus infielder Isaac Paredes and right-hander Hayden Wesneski, almost certainly will be too expensive for the Cubs’ liking.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her instincts were right, with Reese Witherspoon and more than 32,000 others liking her Instagram post, which shared a link to her essay.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Getting off (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20off%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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