get-go

noun

ˈgit-ˌgō How to pronounce get-go (audio)
variants also git-go
Definition of get-gonext
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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for get-go
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-go
  1. beginning
  2. start
  3. inception
  4. onset
  5. alpha
  6. commencement
Noun
  • Asking how your home will be promoted, and whether it will be listed in the MLS from the very beginning, can help ensure your property has the strongest possible start.
    — Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • The Bundesliga had only begun in 1963, marking the true beginning of professionalism.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of beginning
Noun
  • Setting the tone for that win was Mahle, who turned in one of his best starts of the year by allowing no runs over six-plus innings.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • The Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest splash this offseason was signing reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker at the very start of free agency.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of start
Noun
  • Since its inception, more than 160 productions have been staged, reaching more than 6 million people.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Gilroy’s multi-ethnic roots, however, begin at its inception, when Scotsman John Gilroy became the first English-speaking settler of California, married Maria Clara Ortega – the daughter of a Spanish rancher, and then became a Mexican citizen.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of inception
Noun
  • That was, until she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease at 34 years old.
    — WUFT News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • But since Tusker’s early-onset dementia diagnosis their lives have changed forever.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of onset
Noun
  • Nothing is the epitome of cinematic achievement, alpha masculinity, and Britishness.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 July 2026
  • Lasting alpha rarely comes from processing widely available information more efficiently.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of alpha
Noun
  • Crist, for example, was given a distinguished alumni award June 5 at commencement ceremonies held by the Antelope Valley College.
    — Pat Maio, Daily News, 31 July 2026
  • The 22-year-old students from Bradford, England, took to the stage together at Keele University’s commencement ceremony to collect their diplomas.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of commencement

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