1
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
Play Now Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address at the UN General Assembly got off to a fraught start as dozens of delegates walked out upon his arrival.
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Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
In May, the Rockies fired manager Bud Black after the team got off to a 7-33 start.
—Melissa Lockard, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
As the defense got off the field on the Chargers' second drive of the day, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto somehow lined up in the neutral zone in punt coverage, giving the ball back on an offsides penalty.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Team Europe got off to a strong start on Friday’s Day 1 , taking three of the four matches– including a marquee doubles match between Alcaraz/Mensik and Fritz/Michelsen — over Team World.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Yet, Massey got off to a rough start.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The Chargers got off to a hot start to the season in year two under Jim Harbaugh by defeating the Chiefs 27-21 in the NFL season opener.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The address where the suspect got off is the same as a men’s shelter on Tryon Street, police said.
—Andrew Dys, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
The characters Hayden Panettiere and Connie Britton played on Nashville immediately got off to a bad start, which immediately put Panettiere in her feelings.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
In May, the Rockies fired manager Bud Black after the team got off to a 7-33 start.
—Melissa Lockard, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
As the defense got off the field on the Chargers' second drive of the day, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto somehow lined up in the neutral zone in punt coverage, giving the ball back on an offsides penalty.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Team Europe got off to a strong start on Friday’s Day 1 , taking three of the four matches– including a marquee doubles match between Alcaraz/Mensik and Fritz/Michelsen — over Team World.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Yet, Massey got off to a rough start.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The Chargers got off to a hot start to the season in year two under Jim Harbaugh by defeating the Chiefs 27-21 in the NFL season opener.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The address where the suspect got off is the same as a men’s shelter on Tryon Street, police said.
—Andrew Dys, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
The characters Hayden Panettiere and Connie Britton played on Nashville immediately got off to a bad start, which immediately put Panettiere in her feelings.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got off
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Ramy Youssef and Josh Rabinowitz, who were credited as co-creators and executive producers when Netflix picked up the series in May 2024, have since departed over creative differences.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Having left Netflix in August after nearly 14 years at the streamer, Friedlander serves as the successor to Vernon Sanders, who departed as the TV boss earlier in September.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Many began seeking alternatives outside the traditional system, and policymakers—particularly in Republican-leaning states—intensified efforts to expand school choice programs.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Then, just as her career began to crest, the Oscar-winning actress took a step back from acting at the age of 26 and married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Star wide receiver Malik Nabers exited Sunday’s win with what is believed to be a torn ACL, per The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, putting a damper on the day’s excitement.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Star cornerback Jalen Ramsey exited the game with what appears to be a significant hamstring injury.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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As the 2025 season commenced, an idea to abandon the new designs after just a few seasons and return to V10 engines powered by sustainable fuels was championed by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Following his disappearance, officers immediately commenced a multi-agency search involving more than 200 people, dogs, drones, infrared cameras and search teams on the ground and in the air.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Scheffler and partner Russell Henley moved along to what would end as a 3&2 defeat, while MacIntyre blew kisses at the crowd.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tropical Storm Imelda moved over the Bahamas on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and tropical-storm-force winds to the region as watches and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Hurricane Center (NHC) remained in effect for parts of the Bahamas and the east coast of Florida.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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What matters is just getting started.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Giants started the year strong and looked to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres for the division crown, but would collapse in the back half of the season and miss out on the playoffs entirely, ending 81-81.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The shows have been sold out since tickets went on sale in August, and while 30,000 lucky fans for both nights got their hands on tickets, thousands more were left on the outside looking in.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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The bestselling mule also got some colorful updates in polished patent.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The heated confrontation as caught on video, which went viral on social media.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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While hundreds of people who were arrested went free without charge during that turbulent year, prosecutors are now pointing to those past protests in a warning to people who hope to send a message about ICE.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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