get back (at)

verb

Definition of get back (at)next
as in to give back

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  1. give back
  2. revenge
  3. retaliate
  4. avenge
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  • Here are some ways to give back and lend a helping hand to those in need across the Louisville area this holiday season.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The couple started a ministry in 1991 and dedicated their lives to giving back to the community.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of give back
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  • From catharsis to revenge, from cannibalism to slashers, from vampires to giant bugs, here are the horror books that stood out this year.
    Emily C. Hughes, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Crafted as a concept album, Midnights draws inspiration from various sleepless nights, exploring themes from self-reflection to revenge fantasies to falling in love.
    Nicole Sands, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Definition of revenge
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  • Today, Russian did indeed retaliate with an ICBM, striking Dnipro, Ukraine's fourth largest city.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
  • This leads to an instinct to defend oneself with counter-accusations or blame; in other words, to retaliate with unkindness.
    Anna Shields, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of retaliate
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  • The win for Cruz avenged the only loss of his career at that point, a submission defeat to Faber in 2007.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Phoenix Suns end Lakers’ unbeaten start The Phoenix Suns ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ unbeaten start to the season and avenged their opening night defeat with a 109-105 home win.
    Matias Grez, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of avenge
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