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get back to

VERB
answer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge argue claim defend deny explain plead resolve respond return say solve
STRONG
comeback contest counterclaim disprove dispute echo feedback parry rebut refute rejoin remark retaliate retort sass settle squelch top
WEAK
answer back back at you back-talk be in touch field the question get back at give a snappy comeback shoot back talk back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree ask deny ignore leave question renounce request wonder
STRONG
allow prove
VERB
call
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contact phone telephone
STRONG
beep blast bleep buzz ring
Antonyms
WEAK
ignore receive refrain
VERB
phone
Synonyms
STRONGEST
call up contact dial
STRONG
buzz call ring
WEAK
get on the horn get on the line get someone on the horn give a call give a jingle give a ring make a call pick up put a call through ring up touch base with
VERB
reply
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge answer come back counter react respond retort
STRONG
echo feedback reciprocate rejoin retaliate return riposte squelch top
WEAK
RSVP be in touch field the question shoot back write back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
question request
VERB
respond
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge answer behave come back counter react reply return
STRONG
reciprocate rejoin retort
WEAK
act in response answer back be in touch with come back at come in feedback feel for field the question get in touch talk back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ask depart leave question request
VERB
telephone
Synonyms
STRONGEST
call up contact dial phone
STRONG
buzz call ring
WEAK
get on the horn get on the line give a call give a jingle give a ring make a call pick up put a call through ring up touch base with

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They get back to her with this chilling message: “The calls are coming from inside the house.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

He added he tried to get back to Wales "as much as possible" and see friends he made at Penyrheol Comprehensive School as well as his parents.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

The “combination of all these things” explains the big selloff, he said, adding that oil likely will get back to preconflict levels soon.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

“But the bigger plan is — we understand we’re not a contender. We’re competitive. How are we going to get back to contention?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

“Ruby, your place is a true standout. I wish we had more time, but we really must get back to the studios. I’ve got a meeting this afternoon with the set designer.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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