Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting back (at)
Verb
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And Iran is retaliating against energy sites in the gulf.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Hezbollah also was retaliating for near-daily Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire agreement reached 15 months ago.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Illini can end Connecticut's ridiculous run on Saturday by avenging their November loss at Madison Square Garden.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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And Houston tries to continue its march toward avenging its loss in last year’s championship game.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Getting back (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20back%20%28at%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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