Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back (at)
Verb
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Weathers wanted to create a community space to give back to Des Moines.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
31 Mar. 2026 -
On Tuesday, March 31, the Monday Night Countdown analyst weighed in on the news that the former Detroit Lions center will have to give back part of his signing bonus in the wake of his retirement from the NFL at age 29.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Several parents who spoke to The Baltimore Sun, under the condition of anonymity because of fears that the institution would retaliate against their sons, questioned why the school continues to drag its feet about bringing back Moran.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Current and former University of Michigan students sued the university's Board of Regents and several officials, alleging they were retaliated against for their involvement in demonstrations calling for the university to divest from Israel.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Bruins avenged their only loss of the season and redeemed themselves after last season’s lopsided Final Four loss to Connecticut.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Illini can end Connecticut's ridiculous run on Saturday by avenging their November loss at Madison Square Garden.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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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 7 Apr. 2026.
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