Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back (at)
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Hakan Çalhanoğlu himself admits that the thinking behind his own initiative was to simply give back to a world that has afforded him a life many can only dream of.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025 -
In an inspiring act of kindness and generosity, tournament angler Tripp Berlinsky turned the biggest win of his college fishing career into an opportunity to give back.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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Chen alleges the Jets retaliated against her and her husband after complaints were made against Elhai.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Gregg Lukenbill’s new lawsuit includes allegations that the city retaliated after the filing of the initial claim with the city on June 27.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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The Detroit Tigers avenged their massive collapse in the American League Central in their playoff matchup against the division champion Cleveland Guardians.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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