got at

past tense of get at

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for got at
paid off
Verb
  • That bold move has paid off handsomely.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
  • His mindset had paid off, and such was their determination to see him in person that Quentin and casting director Vickie Thomas decided to work around the young actor’s theater commitments.
    Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Got at.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20at. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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