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also git-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
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.
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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
From the get-go, there was lots of confusion, right?
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026
If a planned university is only useful to Chula Vista, then the vision, the plan, is myopic from the get-go.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
So from the get-go, those things happen.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
But the enterprise struggled almost from the get-go.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Users do not necessarily comply at the get-go.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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
From the get-go, there was lots of confusion, right?
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026
If a planned university is only useful to Chula Vista, then the vision, the plan, is myopic from the get-go.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
So from the get-go, those things happen.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
But the enterprise struggled almost from the get-go.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Users do not necessarily comply at the get-go.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-go
Noun
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Most have occurred since the beginning of May, in addition to a surge in strikes on other targets such as port facilities and ships.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Just a single oil tanker, from Russia, has docked in Cuba since the beginning of the year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Major traffic improvements After a rough start to Kansas City’s World Cup games from a traffic perspective, things were considerably better on Saturday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Griffin Jax gave the Rays a solid five-inning start, allowing two solo homers, and four relievers — an improved Steven Matz, Kevin Kelly, Garrett Cleavinger and Bryan Baker — took it from there.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) roster features some of the top-tier professional wrestlers in the industry with company putting on innovative matches since its inception.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But from its inception, the country has been aggressive and expansionist, seizing land from its Indigenous population, paying off some European powers while menacing others.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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According to the report, both men fell ill after spending time outdoors, one playing golf at five courses in Alameda and Contra Costa counties within 14 days of the onset of his symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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She was cut during training camp From the onset of training camp, Dastrup impressed Finglass and Trammell with her showmanship.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Two-thirds of respondents afflicted with alpha-gal reported anxiety or depressive disorders in a 2025 University of Missouri survey.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Structural alpha emerges from the interplay of ownership, incentives and catalysts, creating a gap between price and value.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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This graduation season, tech leaders who invoke AI optimism in their commencement speeches are getting booed by classes entering the workforce with anxieties about what AI could mean for their job prospects.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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Ahead of the tournament season’s commencement, Clase Azul México staged its own form of spiritual fan zone at The Moore in Miami’s Design District.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Get-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-go. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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