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Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back (at)
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On that day, Israel struck Beirut, and Iran retaliated by firing missiles at Israel.
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Hezbollah has called the recent strikes a ceasefire violation but has not retaliated.
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The city issues funding in the form of bonds, which is then reimbursed by new property tax revenue collected in the area in future years.
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Child-care advocates are supporting new legislation, Assembly Bill 1981, to lock in a timeline that would allow providers to be reimbursed for their services at increasing rates.
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The win avenged Scotland's 33-24 loss to Argentina in Edinburgh in the autumn.
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The Trevians were eliminated by Lane Tech in the sectional final last season but avenged that loss in the sectional semifinals this season.
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If the state collected more than $29 million each year, the overage was to be refunded to the casinos and licensed gaming companies.
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The sides are now headed to court, and the campers want to either return to the campground under their old agreements or be refunded.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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