get back (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back (at)
Verb
  • After spending much of his young life in and out of detention centers, Jelly Roll is giving back.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 May 2025
  • All profits raised are given back to the community through local music programs.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • The question buzzing around Philadelphia on Wednesday is a moral conundrum: Should the Phillies retaliate for Braves pitcher Spencer Strider drilling Bryce Harper with a 95-mph fastball in the elbow on Tuesday night?
    Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • As Trump has floated annexing Canada, its leaders have unequivocally rejected the offer and even retaliated against Trump’s 25% tariff threats on Canadian steel and aluminum products before tamping down on a trade war.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • But Adams noted the league is only focused on the Chiefs seeking to avenge their Super Bowl LIX loss.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
  • Listen to this article St. Augustine High School played a complete match Friday night, beating Mission Vista 25-21, 25-13, 25-23 to avenge a loss earlier this season and capture the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 boys volleyball championship at Mira Mesa High School.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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