Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back (at)
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Harry told the outlet that the Invictus Games blended his desire to give back to veterans with his love of sports.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026 -
In the forum, many of the SpaceXers have been sharing advice and contacts on how best to use their new wealth to give back to their communities, the people familiar said.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Immigration attorneys and advocates are accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials of retaliating against detainees taking part in hunger strikes over inhumane conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Charging documents said Lawson forced Carter to remove his clothes the day of the carjacking, proving a strong motive to detectives that Carter retaliated.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The Trevians were eliminated by Lane Tech in the sectional final last season but avenged that loss in the sectional semifinals this season.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Edgefield, South Carolina, was a slaving town with a violent reputation, a place where men roamed with swords and pistols, ever ready to avenge an insult.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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