GETS (AWAY) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

gets (away)

verb

present tense third-person singular of get (away)

as in gets off

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Surprisingly, though, Oscar’s the one who gets off scot-free, while Zach and Izzy draw three accusations apiece.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Adam gets off on being asphyxiated, while Ingeborg has hypersensitive fingertips to the extent of them effectively being her erogenous zone; gracing her hands against the fabric that’s wrapped her lover during his orgasm seems to set off her own.

— Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

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According to the report, most of the cancer risk - 74% - comes from a single pollutant, benzo[a]pyrene, that escapes through leaks in pipe fittings and storage tanks.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
From beachfront retreats in Miami to remote escapes off the coast of Newfoundland, these are the best of the best hotels across the US and Canada.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

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