Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back (at)
Verb
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Noticing this, my dad called it out and gave back the extra amount.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
25 July 2025 -
Scott is also passionate about giving back through her Kendra Scott Foundation, which just donated over half a million dollars to organizations benefitting Kerr County flood tragedy.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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In April, Trump had set tariffs on China at 145%, prompting Beijing to retaliate with its own levy of 125%.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 July 2025
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Khalil's detention sparked nationwide protests as college students and activists accused the Trump administration of retaliating against Khalil for exercising his First Amendment rights.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, denying the Chiefs their third-straight Super Bowl and avenging their Super Bowl XLVII loss to Kansas City just two years earlier.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Merced played Dina, Ellie's friend and eventual love interest, who joins her on a journey to Seattle to avenge (SPOILER ALERT) Joel (Pedro Pascal).—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC news,
15 July 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 2 Aug. 2025.
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