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

got at

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past tense of get at

as in paid off

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paid off

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The 19-year-old baseball stadium was paid off this year, opening the door to the ownership transfer from the Public Building Authority.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2026
But his faith paid off when the Warriors began searching for a permanent home for summer league practices after the NBA resumed its offseason calendar.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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