Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back (at)
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Neighbors said King retaliated by erecting a floodlight directed at the neighbor’s house, along with blasting loud music.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Krebs’ lawsuit claims that Williams retaliated against her for activity protected by the First Amendment, including her social media activity on her personal device outside of work hours.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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For instance, travelers might not even be completely reimbursed for every expense.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many are missing rent payments, can’t support their families and are accumulating expenses that won’t be reimbursed.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Top-seeded Princeton (26-3) avenged last season’s tournament semifinal loss Harvard.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Trent Perry finishes with 22 points for UCLA, which avenged a loss to the Spartans earlier this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Also, after spending $150,000 in any year, the $150 annual fee is refunded.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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That’s 11% more than the agency refunded through the same week in 2025.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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