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
  • Her exit follows the resignations last week of acting Chief Financial Officer Steve Mahr and Deputy CFO Noor Shaikh in June — coming after CFO Jill Jaworski departed at the beginning of this year.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For Jed Hoyer, trading Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene in Sunday night’s deal with the Blue Jays was only the beginning of a buying spree.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of beginning
Noun
  • Waldrep left a July 19 start for Gwinnett in Toledo, Ohio, after feeling discomfort in his throwing arm.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has found her feet after a shaky start.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of start
Noun
  • Georgia’s current 911 infrastructure has remained largely unchanged since its inception in 1968, according to the Georgia Emergency Communications Agency.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Since the inception of the Archdiocese's buyback events in 2023, nearly 1,500 firearms have been collected by the Baltimore Police Department, in an effort to create a culture of peace and nonviolence.
    — Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of inception
Noun
  • Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious medical emergency characterized by severe, rapid onset psychiatric episodes such as mania, depression or hallucinations in the days or weeks after birth.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the frosted-glass door, which reflected the onset of dusk, the sound of a bicycle bell passed by.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of onset
Noun
  • In particular, because the blood group B antigen closely resembles alpha-gal, individuals with type B blood appear to have a lower risk of developing AGS, possibly owing to partial immune tolerance.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Chia Seeds One ounce (about 3 tablespoons) of chia seeds contains 10 grams (g) of fiber, 5 g of protein, and 5 g of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of alpha
Noun
  • If, for example, a commencement speaker praising the value of artificial intelligence is met with jeers from graduates – as former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was in May 2026 – the speaker’s message is immediately rendered inert.
    — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In July, the City Council approved a fourth request for more modifications to the redevelopment agreement — which pushed back the project’s commencement from July 31, 2026, to July 31, 2027, according to city documents.
    — Taylor O'Connor August 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of commencement

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“Get-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-go. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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