as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
a law firm that has been involved in the retrieval of artworks that were plundered during the war
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Recent Examples of retrieval
Arrow retrieval and security You can’t very well practice archery without considering the retrieval and security of your arrow.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
So, in May 2024, her brother began the two-week egg retrieval process — a journey that would ultimately change both of their lives.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The Jets’ power play scored 21 fewer goals this time around, failing to generate the motion, the number of attack pathways, the puck retrievals or the zone time of the previous year’s group.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Philipp Emanuel Weidmann, the developer of Heretic, said AI is just an information processing and retrieval system akin to a search engine, which can be used in many ways.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
So, in May 2024, her brother began the two-week egg retrieval process — a journey that would ultimately change both of their lives.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The Jets’ power play scored 21 fewer goals this time around, failing to generate the motion, the number of attack pathways, the puck retrievals or the zone time of the previous year’s group.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Philipp Emanuel Weidmann, the developer of Heretic, said AI is just an information processing and retrieval system akin to a search engine, which can be used in many ways.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieval
Noun
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Finding a few younger reclamation projects who hit, the way the Pittsburgh Penguins did last year with players like Ryan Shea, will be important.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Others saw reclamation projects turn into success stories.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Moshe Kasher spent Father’s Day in recovery after a cancer diagnosis and throat surgery.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The goal was originally for Edman to return in time for spring training, but the recovery took longer than expected.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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Criminal gang violence continues unabated in Ecuador following the recapture in June 2025 of the country's biggest drug lord, Adolfo Macías, who leads Los Choneros, after his escape from a maximum-security prison in 2024.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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This elegant Victorian-Era resort in Elkhart Lake recaptures the days when guests wore starched collars and flowing skirts while rowing boats on Elkhart Lake.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieval. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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