Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back (at)
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In a conversation with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Hochberg reflected on the championship run, celebrating Passover during the Final Four, confronting antisemitism and using his platform to represent his community and give back.—
Adam Finkel,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026 -
While most vegetables gobble up soil nutrients, beans, peas, and other legumes give back to gardens by adding nutrients to the soil with their nitrogen-fixing roots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Josh immediately retaliates by approaching Austin.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran has threatened to retaliate against Persian Gulf ports if attacked.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Apr. 2026
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But his main motivation was to fictionally avenge the death of his real-life brother from the painkiller Oxycontin.—
Molly Lambert,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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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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“Get back (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back%20%28at%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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