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as in departed
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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as in began
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
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Recent Examples of got off
In the present, Gonzales and Baxter muse about how easily Paula got off from killing Caleb — accidental or not.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Germán Márquez got off on the right foot to start his rehab assignment.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The Stanley Cup Final got off to a hot start on Tuesday night with a wild shootout between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, with the latter coming away with a 5-4 win.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Kochanowicz got off to a decent start, despite getting hit in the foot by a sharp comebacker.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
That was all the Twins got off Burke, who threw seven innings and struck out eight.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Hairstory got off to a flying start, despite being priced in the prestige range.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Kids do this instinctively; during the pandemic, my daughter, Charlie, then five years old, got off her Zoom school screen and started looking wildly around the room, picking stuff up and setting it down.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The Royals’ fast start The Royals got off a quick 2-0 lead thanks to solo homers by Witt and Salvador Perez in the top of the first inning.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Germán Márquez got off on the right foot to start his rehab assignment.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The Stanley Cup Final got off to a hot start on Tuesday night with a wild shootout between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, with the latter coming away with a 5-4 win.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Kochanowicz got off to a decent start, despite getting hit in the foot by a sharp comebacker.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
That was all the Twins got off Burke, who threw seven innings and struck out eight.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Hairstory got off to a flying start, despite being priced in the prestige range.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Kids do this instinctively; during the pandemic, my daughter, Charlie, then five years old, got off her Zoom school screen and started looking wildly around the room, picking stuff up and setting it down.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The Royals’ fast start The Royals got off a quick 2-0 lead thanks to solo homers by Witt and Salvador Perez in the top of the first inning.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got off
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The order from Phelan, who later abruptly departed his post in April, said the board should consider an officer's performance, competence and character, among other traits, as part of those qualifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Folsom is hiring a new city attorney to replace Steve Wang, who departed the role earlier this year.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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The next morning, my feet began to itch like mad.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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There were plenty of compelling story lines taking shape as the sun began to dip on the legendary course.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Police confirmed that Weston exited a train at Yamashina station in Kyoto on May 29.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Brown exited after a season-high 87 pitches in his sixth start since joining Chicago's rotation on May 8.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Usyk tried to swarm once the action commenced.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The LPs also commenced his empathetic association with bassist Bob Cranshaw, who appeared on Rollins’ albums for the next half-century.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike moved past Lisa Leslie, who had 2,332 field goals for the Sparks and 3,307 career rebounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Robinson started this past Saturday, when the team fell 2-1 in a physical, testy battle against Germany in its final send-off match before the Americans’ first group-stage game.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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When the tournament started, the focus was on Korda’s feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Root got a strike past Babe, and did those Cub bench jockeys holler and hiss!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The moment came in the fifth inning when Freeland got Milwaukee third baseman Luis Rengifo to fly out to deep center field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Muncy’s helmet and glasses went flying.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Gutierrez, meanwhile, went 3-for-3 and scored twice for the Mustangs, who have won three playoff games by a 41-2 count.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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“Got off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20off. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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