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as in departing
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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as in beginning
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 getting off
The primary win for Phoenix was getting off Royce O’Neale’s salary.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Simply a live broadcast of the team getting off the bus at the stadium.
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Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The weekend is getting off to a hot start in North Texas.
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Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Over the last few years, the world of emissions standard setting has become increasingly contentious, so much so that even a few words can trigger a fight about whether companies are getting off the hook or being held to account.
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Justin Worland,
Time,
12 June 2026
How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.
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Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
And hopefully the near future features another Starship launch — a giant rocket getting off the ground in a matter of weeks, versus the seven months that separated today’s mission from the previous test flight.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
Eva and her boyfriend, still in all-black servers’ uniforms, were meeting us after getting off their shifts at another of the casino’s many restaurants.
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Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.
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Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Simply a live broadcast of the team getting off the bus at the stadium.
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Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The weekend is getting off to a hot start in North Texas.
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Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Over the last few years, the world of emissions standard setting has become increasingly contentious, so much so that even a few words can trigger a fight about whether companies are getting off the hook or being held to account.
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Justin Worland,
Time,
12 June 2026
How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.
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Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
And hopefully the near future features another Starship launch — a giant rocket getting off the ground in a matter of weeks, versus the seven months that separated today’s mission from the previous test flight.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
Eva and her boyfriend, still in all-black servers’ uniforms, were meeting us after getting off their shifts at another of the casino’s many restaurants.
—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.
—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting off
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The model, 31, was seen departing for the ceremony with boyfriend Bradley Cooper, 51.
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Celebrations began Friday evening and stretched into the early hours of Saturday morning, with stars like Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone and Paul Rudd seen departing the venue.
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While veterans jockey for new contracts during free agency, young players are getting their tryout opportunities with NBA summer league games beginning this week.
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With the hot stretch just beginning, officials continue to emphasize one message for anyone spending time indoors or outside.
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Asian national teams largely disappointed at the World Cup, with most exiting after the group stage, a stark contrast to African teams' historic success.
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The Ada County Coroner’s Office identified 65-year-old Dawn Hettinger of Nampa as the woman killed after exiting her vehicle on westbound Interstate 84 about 20 miles east of Boise.
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Flexjet has become the official private aviation supplier for Formula 1 in a new multi-year agreement, commencing with the British Grand Prix.
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Work on the plan to remake Fifth Avenue is seen commencing in 2028 and will extend from Bryant Park to Central Park.
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Why China is moving fast with robot hospitality China has already embraced service robots in hotels, restaurants, airports and public spaces.
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Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.
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Crunchyroll subscribers can also stream the movie, offered in both Japanese and English dubs, starting the same day.
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For the Heat’s Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, ample challenges ahead — starting with an East seedings race unlike any other in recent years.
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Farmer, who had a right forearm strain, went 2-for-20 with a home run at Columbus while getting reps at catcher.
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Reaching such a stage would be the third World Cup final in succession for France, after getting their hands on the trophy in 2018 and losing to Argentina last time around.
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The main level features a large great room framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors opening directly to the terrace and lake.
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Months after opening a $267 million replacement next door, Miami-Dade has struggled to find a buyer for the one built nearly 100 years ago.
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“Getting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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