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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
Arteaga reaches out to Cora Former Miami star and Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was fired on Sunday after the Red Sox got off to a slow start to the season.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles got off to a fast start when Ohtani and Freeman opened the bottom of the first inning with consecutive singles.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The New Glenn rocket most recently got off the ground April 19 on a mission to deploy broadband network satellites for cellular broadband service provider AST SpaceMobile to space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Nailor's Vikings career also got off to a slow start — could Felton follow in his footsteps?
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
But Republicans got off the mat quickly, forming Virginians for Fair Maps to battle the other team’s Virginians for Fair Elections.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
His 2026 debut got off a rocky start when Marte hit the first pitch of the game over the right-field wall.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Nolan Traoré played only five minutes in the first half, while Josh Minott and Ochai Agbaji never got off the bench.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
After the teens got off the bus at the Mather Field/Mills Transit Center on Mills Station Road, a physical altercation ensued and the ambassador stabbed Berry during the struggle.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles got off to a fast start when Ohtani and Freeman opened the bottom of the first inning with consecutive singles.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The New Glenn rocket most recently got off the ground April 19 on a mission to deploy broadband network satellites for cellular broadband service provider AST SpaceMobile to space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Nailor's Vikings career also got off to a slow start — could Felton follow in his footsteps?
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
But Republicans got off the mat quickly, forming Virginians for Fair Maps to battle the other team’s Virginians for Fair Elections.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
His 2026 debut got off a rocky start when Marte hit the first pitch of the game over the right-field wall.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Nolan Traoré played only five minutes in the first half, while Josh Minott and Ochai Agbaji never got off the bench.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
After the teens got off the bus at the Mather Field/Mills Transit Center on Mills Station Road, a physical altercation ensued and the ambassador stabbed Berry during the struggle.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got off
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The Padres’ only run in the first six innings came on a home run by Ty France in the fifth off Brandon Pfaadt, who had taken over for starter Zac Gallen, who departed following the third inning after being hit in his throwing shoulder by a line drive.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The six trucks departed Van in eastern Turkey to pass through the Gurbulak border crossing, Van Health Director Muhammed Tosun said.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Safonov, who began his football career in Krasnodar’s academy aged 12, is not your typical footballer.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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China’s metals industry began this year with its biggest profits in at least a decade as soaring prices for aluminum and copper handed the sector a major boost.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Webster then exited the module and turned off the camera.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz but face severe restrictions despite earlier clearance given by the Iranian government, he was cited as saying by the national Bernama news agency.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her teammates intercepted her and commenced a celebration that finally elicited a Nelson smile.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While most were silent, the few who traded muted pleasantries hushed as the homeowners of the Silver Court Trailer Park commenced their meeting.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dach moved to center on a line with Alexandre Texier and Zack Bolduc, with Oliver Kapanen moving up to center a line with Ivan Demidov and Alex Newhook.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Uranus has moved into a new part of your chart.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Then the Spurs started the third quarter half on a 13-0 run and erased that lead before the end of the quarter.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Luke Kornet got the Game 3 start against the Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s absence, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Maya Melendez, a ninth grader, went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and 7 RBI for the Patriots.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fans went home happy after an apparent makeup call wiped out a Saints go-ahead field goal, and the Packers avoided a 1-3 start by escaping with a 28-27 victory.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Got off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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