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
Hayabusa2 continued the project’s legacy by accomplishing a similar retrieval from another asteroid (Ryugu) in 2020.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2025
No one wants to hastily reach into the junk drawer for a quick retrieval and accidentally knick themselves on a misplaced pair of pliers.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Healthcare organizations that implemented a lakehouse reported 42 percent faster data retrieval, a 35 percent improvement in patient outcomes, and a 28 percent reduction in diagnosis times.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
That return mission, however, is stalled as NASA reevaluates ways to make the retrieval cheaper and faster.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2025
No one wants to hastily reach into the junk drawer for a quick retrieval and accidentally knick themselves on a misplaced pair of pliers.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Healthcare organizations that implemented a lakehouse reported 42 percent faster data retrieval, a 35 percent improvement in patient outcomes, and a 28 percent reduction in diagnosis times.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
That return mission, however, is stalled as NASA reevaluates ways to make the retrieval cheaper and faster.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retrieval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieval
Noun
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But China’s bullying—or any country’s island reclamation projects in the area—is not an attempt to threaten another country’s existence.—
David C. Kang,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Sep. 2025
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Each curl and coil told a story that was centered around pride and reclamation.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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Related Stories In a statement posted to social media, Parton, 79, said the recovery time will prevent her from properly preparing for the Las Vegas performances.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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My surgery and recovery presented no complications.—
Maureen Carrig,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Rocket's recapture rate (the rate at which clients return for another mortgage) is 83%, more than three times the industry average of 25%.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Just as the first film surprised and charmed with its heart, zippy sense of humor, and standout lead performances, Freakier Friday recaptures and strengthens the magic.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieval. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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