as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
needed to retrieve the book from my friend so I could return it to the library
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Recent Examples of retrieve
Two months before the shooting Holder asked the man not to retrieve his mail late at night.
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
When one of the employees was stabbed by the other, the stabbing victim retrieved a gun and fired shots at the second man, police said in a briefing streamed by KSDK.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025
In videos, the rapper is seen subsequently berating the individual as security retrieved her microphone and appeared to remove the fan.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 July 2025
In one proof-of-concept, the researchers retrieved Bluetooth link keys from a headphone’s memory.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
When one of the employees was stabbed by the other, the stabbing victim retrieved a gun and fired shots at the second man, police said in a briefing streamed by KSDK.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025
In videos, the rapper is seen subsequently berating the individual as security retrieved her microphone and appeared to remove the fan.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 July 2025
In one proof-of-concept, the researchers retrieved Bluetooth link keys from a headphone’s memory.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieve
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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The firm was created with the mission to help financially distressed individuals regain control of their lives.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Four men were recaptured within two days of the jailbreak, while the most recent inmate was caught in late June after about six weeks on the run.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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In November 2022, Ukraine recaptured the western bank during its counteroffensive when Russian forces abandoned the city of Kherson.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Police recovered a bloody rope, bungee cord, clothing, blankets and underpants from the crime scene, Kenny said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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If it’s being called a fumble, S Dante Trader recovered it.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Hoffa was planning to reclaim the presidency of the Teamsters union by challenging Fitzsimmons, but Hoffa’s son said Fitzsimmons and the mob decided to kill his father to prevent him from taking back the union.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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But this period provides the opportunity to reclaim your assertiveness and independence.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 July 2025
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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