GET AT Synonyms: 10 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

get at

verb

Definition of get at

as in to pay off

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pay off

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There are signs that patience and perseverance are paying off.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026
And should the government decide to pay off the debt by simply printing more money, hello inflation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

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