GOT (AWAY) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

got (away)

verb

Definition of got (away)

past tense of get (away)

as in got off

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Clark got off to a hot start on Thursday under the best course conditions, shooting a 64.

— Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Norman-Lott came into the league with the top pass-rush win rate among FBS interior linemen, but his season never really got off the ground because of a preseason ankle injury and torn ACL.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

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