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

getting at

verb

present participle of get at

as in oiling the hand of

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paying off

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The Boyd deal has already shown signs of paying off since closing in March.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
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— Paris Close, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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