HAD AT Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

had at

phrase

past tense of have at

as in went at

to start work on energetically This project needs to be finished today, so we'd better have at it.

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Recent Examples of had at Among those who had at least some familiarity, few understood the difference between its natural leaf form and more synthetic products. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026 Along with more technical legal issues, the judges had to decide whether the shows had at least the minimal similarity that would give the lawsuit enough merit to move forward. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 Daniels came up with four steals before the break while four different Magic players had at least two turnovers, including three apiece from Banchero and Wagner. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 The sensor successfully picked up a similar cook time of around three minutes and 30 seconds, resulting in the quickest version of the dish I’d had at home in three years. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Seattle has had at least three turnovers in each of their three losses this season. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 The league openly admitted to a social media campaign where Herbert had at least two interactions with Beer that were seemingly cooked up for TikTok groupies. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Like his brother, John had at first dismissed the idea of an American being elected to the papacy. — Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026 The sect had at least 15 avoidable deaths among children from 2015 through 2025, according to healthcare professionals who reviewed their records for ProPublica. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for had at

Phrase

The two teams went at it in the first half, with the Lakers taking a 73-68 lead at intermission after a three-pointer at the buzzer by Sandro Mamukelashvili.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
In Wednesday night’s season-opening 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center, Gardner went at Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards from the Heat’s bench.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of went at

Phrase

As an art form, fantasy has always sailed into the fierce headwinds of elite dismissal.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026
The lock’s combination was lost on December 28, 1583, when the merchant ship Ann Francis sailed into a powerful storm during a return voyage from Spain.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of sailed into

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Freddy Peralta pitched into the sixth inning to help Tampa Bay deny Philadelphia a third straight shot at clinching a wild-card spot, as the AL East champion Rays beat the Phillies 2-0 on Friday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
Chris Bassitt pitched into the seventh for the Orioles (75-78), who moved within 2 1/2 games of the Chicago White Sox for the last American League playoff berth.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pitched into

Phrase

At an event held at a West Sacramento wedding banquet hall earlier this month, Hilton tore into his rival.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The Trail Blazers tore into the Lakers defense, shooting 59% from the field and 50% (18 for 36) from three-point range.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026