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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Tomcheck retaliated with a 32-yard connection to tight end Easton Nied to give the Dragons a brief 7-6 lead — that was their only score, besides a field goal with the game already out of reach.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
The protest was part of an organized walkout at the Amazon warehouse calling for better working conditions and pay, alleging the company had illegally retaliated against workers trying to improve the workplace, according to the union.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of retaliated

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Students who have already purchased the Den Pass for the 2026-2027 academic year will be reimbursed.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Durbin said Grassley sought information about Patel's use of the FBI jet, the bureau's purchase of BMWs and whether Patel had reimbursed taxpayers for his travel.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of reimbursed

Verb

Martinez avenged that play with a 9-yard touchdown scramble of his own in the fourth quarter, followed by a 17-yard scoring strike to Watkins for a 41-9 lead.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Kansas avenged the Duke loss with a 66-59 win in the 1988 NCAA Final Four semifinals in Kansas City.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of avenged

Verb

Tickets, which ran from $249 to $2,250, will be refunded within five to seven business days.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
More than $100 billion has been refunded due to a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that struck down many of the administration's tariffs.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of refunded

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