GOT BACK (AT) Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

got back (at)

verb

past tense of get back (at)

as in gave back

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owed

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But prices at the pump began to climb again after Iran resumed attacks on ships trying to exit the strait and after the US retaliated and put a blockade on Iranian ports.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Tehran has retaliated across the Gulf with fresh attacks on targets in neighboring countries, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.

— Joseph Wilkins,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of retaliated

Verb

The expenses were paid for yourself, your spouse or a qualifying dependent and weren't reimbursed by insurance, a health savings account (HSA), a flexible spending account (FSA) or another source.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Upon verification, consumers will receive a $500 refund by check or be reimbursed for the original purchase amount with proof of receipt.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026

Definition of reimbursed

Verb

Egor Demin scored 22 points to lead six players in double figures for the Nets (2-1), who avenged a 79-76 loss to the Kings on Day 1 of the California Classic in Sacramento.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The win avenged Scotland's 33-24 loss to Argentina in Edinburgh in the autumn.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of avenged

Verb

New shows have been booked at medium-sized venues In five of the affected six cities, and ticketholders whose money is being refunded will automatically be preregistered for a chance to buy tickets for the replacement dates.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 14 July 2026
StubHub has since refunded him for the tickets and applied a roughly $1,400 credit to his StubHub account.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of refunded

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