GET AT Synonyms: 10 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

get at

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Definition of get at

as in to pay off

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pay off

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Day's gamble paid off, as Sayin found a wide-open Bo Jackson in the flat for a touchdown, putting Ohio State up 10-7.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Meta and Microsoft prove why patience pays off Not every tech stock got slammed last week.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

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