Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back (at)
Verb
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China retaliated by arresting two Canadians, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, on spying charges.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026 -
China retaliated with tit-for-tat tariff hikes and cut the supply of rare earths.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Employees who work from home for an employer usually can’t claim this deduction unless they’re reimbursed.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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The costs are one of the liens placed on the property and would be reimbursed to the city if the property is sold or otherwise changes hands.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With the triumph, the Gophers swept the Mavericks in this weekend’s series and avenged a November sweep at the hands of MSU at Ridder Arena.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Alabama rallied from a home loss to Oklahoma with a road, first-round triumph over the Sooners last month, and Ole Miss avenged its only loss by knocking off Georgia in the Sugar Bowl quarterfinal.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Will the visa bonds be refunded?—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the police, Thomas also allegedly received payments for bookings for other members of the wedding party, and the victims were never refunded.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Got back (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20back%20%28at%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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