Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back (at)
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The Blue Jays retaliated in the Pacific Northwest with 21 runs during an impressive three-game sweep in May.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Lindstrom, on behalf of Rupert, is alleging the district retaliated against her for reporting unsafe classroom and conditions and publicly opposing school site administrators’ plans to eliminate full-day kindergarten at Phoebe Hearst.—
JENNAH PENDLETON,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Repairs are reimbursed $20 per tire.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, bank customers aren't always reimbursed when they're hit by some scams, including when they're deceived into making a payment to a con artist, such as in a romance scam.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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With the win, FFC avenged a 45-7 loss at Regis last fall.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Dragons avenged that defeat in a 56-7 regional final rout of Byron Nelson that same year.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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Oak View Group, which was helping to promote the event, issued this statement confirming all ticket holders will be refunded.—
John Beifuss,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Fundraisers unable to confirm this information will be removed, and donors will be refunded.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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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 17 Oct. 2025.
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