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 league also has partnerships with apparel giants Adidas and Dick’s Sporting Goods, and according to Patricof, the partnerships are paying off in dividends.

— Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Replace mindless scrolling with a skill that keeps paying off.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026

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