GETS AT Synonyms: 10 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

gets at

verb

present tense third-person singular of get at

as in pays off

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Being able to bring directing ideas into the writing itself, and getting a handle on the complex psychological stakes the writers had built in, so they could be properly showcased later, saves a lot of time and usually pays off.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Becoming a regular pays off more than any one-off negotiation.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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