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getting at

VERB

attain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ascertain get hold of

WEAK

access achieve acquire arrive gain access reach

Antonyms

WEAK

lose miss pass

VERB

mean, intend

Synonyms

WEAK

aim hint imply lead up to purpose suggest

Antonyms

WEAK

lose miss pass

Example Sentences

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That’s the biggest trick and, I believe, the one you are getting at with your “rose-tinted glasses” image.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“We’re getting at the cost structures through the organization to be able to address that, and that’s because of the AI initiatives we’re putting forward,” DeVeydt said.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Horning said he listened politely, not entirely sure what they were getting at.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Even when they are being subjected to the kind of criticism they are getting at the moment, West Ham's ownership tend not to go in for knee-jerk reactions when it comes to dealing with managers.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

“Work doesn’t bother me,” Roza said, not sure what he was getting at.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby