Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back (at)
Verb
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The Taliban, condemning Pakistan’s attacks as a violation of Afghan sovereignty, retaliated by attacking Pakistani military posts along the Durand Line.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Dominguez alleges he was further retaliated against for reporting misconduct by his co-workers.—
Max Londberg,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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That money will be distributed by the teams, which then will be reimbursed by the league.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One of the Titans’ most satisfying wins came at 132 pounds, when Jack Malinconico avenged his 7-6 loss to Central Union’s Gabriel Pacheco at last week’s Division 2 Final with a 9-8 decision this week on a last-minute takedown.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Ethan Diaz had 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Isaac Buckley added 13 points and 9 rebounds as Lake Howell avenged a 2025 playoff defat.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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He was refunded the cost of the devices and the taxes.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Eaton High — whose mascot is an eagle — paid a $21,000 deposit for the venue, which will be refunded.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2026.
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