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

gets at

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present tense third-person singular of get at

as in pays off

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Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Sometimes that strategy pays off.

— Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 May 2026

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