Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back (at)
Verb
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The department’s calculations show 12 of the 13 independent hospitals in the consortium will have to give back funding, ranging from $600,000 at Haxtun Health on the Eastern Plains to $2.6 million at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025 -
Lewis Capaldi is giving back to his fans in a big way.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
Verb
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But Russian leaders have continued to launch missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, which retaliates in kind on strategic targets.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Import Value: Over $11 billion in 2024 Notably, the E.U. may retaliate by taxing American alcohol exports, which could hurt U.S. distilleries.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Forty-two years after that, Titus captured and destroyed the city of Jerusalem; that act avenged the murder of Christ.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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In 2019, Mercado avenged that loss to Zarika, beating her by decision and taking her title.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Get back (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back%20%28at%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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