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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back (at)
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Those who want to help can give back in a number of ways, said Nate Springer, president and CEO of the Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Wells turned his life around and started a path of countless sacrifices to give back to his community.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Last week, retired Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge James Emerson released his 42-page advisory opinion that preceded the board’s vote, finding that Corpus violated conflict-of-interest laws and retaliated against deputies who challenged her authority.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Trump retaliated with the threat of massive tariffs that would effectively shut down trade between the world's two largest economies.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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And for Oregon, a comfortable win — on the heels of outlasting Penn State on the road — cements the Ducks on that short list of legit national championship contenders this year, with a manageable schedule the rest of the way and an eye on avenging last season’s first-round Playoff exit.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Dragons avenged that defeat in a 56-7 regional final rout of Byron Nelson that same year.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Get back (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back%20%28at%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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