GIT-GO Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

get-go

noun

ˈgit-ˌgō

variants also git-go

Definition of get-go

as in beginning

the point at which something begins from the get-go, their relationship was tumultuous and doomed to fail

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Recent Examples of get-go Just the choice of the gene, CCR5, was a mistake from the get-go. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 24 June 2026 Erica has been a steadfast supporter of her big brother from the get-go, and frequently goes to bat for the Knicks on social media. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Advertisement From the get-go, Schumer knew the Democrats needed Maine. — Julia Terruso, Time, 8 June 2026 Her ability to get to the basket has stood out from the get-go. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for get-go

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Noun

One thing that has changed since the beginning of the charter is the relationship between cabinmates Kat and Gen, who used to be close until Gen got a little too comfortable.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
That equipment ultimately failed to lure back shoppers and the company conducted another round of layoffs at the beginning of the year.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginning

Noun

How development slowdown talks could impact RSI A key challenge labs face — and have been facing essentially since the technology’s inception — is ensuring their safety measures advance alongside the models’ capabilities.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Although there have been significant wins for LGBTQ+ equality since its inception, Thorud said the organization faces similar issues to those of 35 years ago, including a lack of representation for transgender and nonbinary journalists.

— Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of inception

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Green Bay Packers’ all-time leading rusher Ahman Green, who recently announced his diagnosis with early-onset Parkinson’s disease, will get the Matthew Thomas Robinson Courage Award.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
After the show, the remainder of the tour was halted by the onset of COVID-19, and the rescheduled shows were later canceled due to health complications related to Dion’s stiff-person syndrome diagnosis.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of onset

Noun

The commencement of large payments before the works are completed has created the timing gap referred to above, squeezing liquidity in the immediate term.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Compton-Rock shared a sweet Instagram post from her daughter’s commencement ceremony at the University of Southern California on Monday, May 18.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026

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