getting at

Definition of getting atnext
present participle of get at

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting at
paying off
Verb
  • UnitedHealth Group is on track to continue outperforming on earnings as its corporate strategy shift begins to show signs of paying off, likely giving its shares a nice boost, according to Bank of America.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 June 2026
  • Plex’s evolution from its legacy business seems to be paying off.
    Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
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“Getting at.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20at. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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