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Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back (at)
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Israel retaliated by expelling South Africa’s senior diplomat, escalating tensions already strained by South Africa’s genocide accusations against Israel over the Gaza war.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026 -
In June, after Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran, the Islamic Republic retaliated by firing wave after wave of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel that inflicted damage by bypassing Israel’s sophisticated air defenses.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Many people are still waiting to get reimbursed.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The costs will be reimbursed through Tax Increment Finance Zone funds, according to the district.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kendrick De Luna and Landon Seaman each added 10 points and Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro contributed nine points and six rebounds for the Titans (10-12 overall, 5-5 Big West), who avenged a 94-91 home loss to the Mustangs (7-14, 3-6) in the conference opener in December.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Texas State men’s basketball on Saturday avenged its earlier loss to Southern Miss, grinding out a 74-67 win at Strahan Arena.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Jan. 2026
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As a result, many workers overpaid taxes and will be refunded when filing 2025 returns, experts say.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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All ticket buyers are being refunded.—
Amanda Chen,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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