get back (at)

verb

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

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  1. give back
  2. retaliate
  3. avenge
Verb
  • And through it all, the company remembers to give back to the community.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • While leading global law firm Sidley, Ostolaza also makes time to give back, providing free legal services and supporting community organizations including Miami's Orange Bowl Committee.
    — Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of give back
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  • Israel will retaliate with a sweeping anti-terror operation in the Hebron neighborhood where the gunmen lived, Netanyahu said.
    — Shlomo Mor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine retaliated with waves of drone attacks against Russian oil refineries, triggering a massive fuel crisis and bringing the war home to millions of civilians.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of retaliate
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  • Will the Panthers bounce back from another bad loss, or will the Packers avenge last week’s loss to the Lions?
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Saturday’s matchup also gives Liberty motivation to avenge last season’s loss.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of avenge
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