getting at

Definition of getting atnext
present participle of get at

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting at
paying off
Verb
  • Fast food’s juggling act — investing in value through promotions and discounts while raising prices on some premium items — appears to be paying off, according to Revenue Management Solutions, a restaurant consulting company.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Fast food’s juggling act – investing in value through promotions and discounts while raising prices on some premium items – appears to be paying off, according to Revenue Management Solutions, a restaurant consulting company.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Getting at.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20at. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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