Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back (at)
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Israel has retaliated by bombarding southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Naz retaliated with his right elbow.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Homeowners in the county can get up to $500 in mitigation expenses reimbursed.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court did not provide guidance for issuing refunds, creating confusion over how importers would be reimbursed.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Gaels didn’t lose again, going 8-0 in February, including an 86-67 win over Santa Clara on Wednesday that avenged an earlier defeat and set up Saturday’s showdown.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2026
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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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Why your airfare might not be refunded Many travelers mix up airfare refunds, care (hotels and meals), and compensation.—
Scott Campbell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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Blackbird emphasizes that the company guides people into inclement weather, and that trips won’t be refunded because of storms or high avalanche danger.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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