Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back (at)
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Griffin is among 70% of employees and alumni at Helping Up Mission, who are working to give back to the recovery community through the nonprofit's Mobile Street Outreach team.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Feeling inspired to give back after hearing the news of immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, Duran, a graduate of Milwaukee High School of the Arts, chose to host the fundraiser for the organization to support its mission in protecting civil rights for members of immigrant communities.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Camper was accompanied by 24 points from guard Tayshawn Comer, while Boise State retaliated with a team-high 25 points from Andrews and 23 from Buchanan.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Public scrutiny mounted when a former jail captain sued the department, saying Bianco had pressured her not to participate in a civil grand jury investigation of jail conditions and retaliated against jail staff who spoke out about misconduct.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Freedom was able to avenge a district championship loss to Lake Nona by knocking off the defending state champs in a quarterfinal rematch 2-0 in overtime.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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That avenged the Timberwolves’ 47-44 loss to the Royals in last season’s tourney final.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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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 14 Feb. 2026.
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