get back (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back (at)
Verb
  • This year, during their time in the class, students also participate in volunteer activities, like grave cleaning, to give back to the community while learning about the city’s history, Gavagan said.
    Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Apatow, who lives in Los Angeles with his wife Leslie Mann, is also using the book to give back to his community.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The movie ends as the president is forced to choose between letting the missile just hit Chicago to avoid starting a war or retaliating.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The crew allegedly used violence to enforce its territory including shootings, murder and assaults and retaliated against witnesses who cooperated with law enforcement.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Eagles’ task of the week involves avenging their loss to the Giants in Week 6.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In Mutiny, after witnessing his billionaire boss’ murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed (Statham) boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss’ death only to discover an international conspiracy.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 22 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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