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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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Parts of the Dolphin Expressway are scheduled to close at the beginning of the weekend for construction work, the Florida Department of Transportation said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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Instead, the Senate is expected to vote on two partisan bills and defeat them both — essentially guaranteeing that many who buy their health insurance on the ACA marketplaces see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Don't be surprised if and when Berrios is traded this winter to get a fresh start to pitch in a rotation.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Kansas City will feel a chilly start to the week, but a quick burst of warmth — and an abrupt cold snap — could shake up the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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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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Digestive Issues Pre-workout ingredients like L-citrulline, arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG), caffeine, and niacin can all irritate your digestive tract.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Germany’s bid to build one of the world’s most advanced uncrewed solar aircraft has just taken a major leap forward, after the German Aerospace Center (DLR) revealed that HAP-alpha has successfully completed a full suite of ground tests.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Harvard graduates celebrate at their commencement ceremony on May 29, 2025.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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The advisory search committee tabbed Hughes -- who was recently selected as the university's 2025 Outstanding Alumna and honored during spring commencement -- during a meeting last week, according to the University of Arkansas System.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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“Get-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-go. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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