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verb

ˈfech How to pronounce fetch (audio)
Definition of fetchnext
as in to cost
to have a price of those old toys that we tossed away are now fetching big bucks as antiques

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fetch

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noun (1)

as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end his latest fetch to win back his girlfriend smacks of desperation

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fetch

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noun (2)

as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another with its standard assortment of chain stores and central food court, the new mall is pretty much the fetch of 1,000 other malls

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Recent Examples of fetch
Verb
Poor land produces poor fleece, which fetches poor prices, leaving farmers without the means to restore the land. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 That means that if a property’s market value grows faster than 5% a year, the owner would pay taxes on an assessed value that’s potentially far lower than what the property could fetch on the open market. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
However, for the beginner or someone who just wants to set it up on a tripod and record a day in the park playing fetch with the dog, the price tag is definitely appealing. — David Szondy may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026 Retrievers, initially bred for hunting, enjoy hiking and playing fetch, says Joey Morris, animal behaviorist and dog trainer at OverWatch K9 Academy. — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fetch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch
  1. cost
  2. ruse
  3. replica
  4. bring
  5. scheme
  6. image
  7. trick
  8. twin
Verb
  • The brand-name drugs typically cost more than $1,000 a month for patients.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The robot might cost significantly more than the HomeView, though, at around $1,000, potentially more depending on price hikes for RAM and other components.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of cost
Noun
  • When Abdul El-Sayed fundraised with members of the Soros family, Republicans said his campaign trail rhetoric about money in politics was a ruse.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In episode 4, Noah made up an elaborate ruse involving a fake friend’s wedding in Napa — a means of getting Joanne to wine country for a romantic weekend.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of ruse
Noun
  • Later, however, a faithful replica, also called the Atlantic, was built.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That team, fittingly enough, will be honored during the Hurricanes’ game on Saturday against Pittsburgh, with the current team wearing replica jerseys to recognize the group.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of replica
Verb
  • TobenONE is a Chinese tech company that specializes in workspace accessories that bring a little more order to office desks.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • DiGenova resigned from the Justice Department in September without bringing any criminal charges.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bring
Noun
  • Known as The Max, the facility was at the center of a bribery scheme that led to the conviction of the former mayor of neighboring McCook, whose office was raided the same day as Getty’s.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • He also wasn’t criminally charged in connection with the scheme.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • Unlike conventional sonar approaches that rely on lower-resolution acoustic images, synthetic aperture sonar combines multiple acoustic measurements collected as the sensor moves through the water.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The image was manipulated by artificial intelligence and posted by a Colombian artist, according to Brazilian fact-checking outlet Agência Lupa.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Even at the album’s more sedate tempos, gyrofield still delivers the manic intensity that marks their best work, building luscious tension with an arsenal of top-shelf production tricks.
    — Lisle Younger, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Trader Joe’s focaccia, sliced and toasted, will do the trick, or their ciabatta, sliced into small squares.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of trick
Noun
  • Thea Energy has previously announced a collaboration involving NVIDIA, Synopsys, Argonne National Laboratory and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to develop a digital twin of its Helios power plant.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The first vertical microseries for either of them also features 90210 alum Carol Potter, who played Cindy Walsh, the mom of twins Brenda (Shannen Doherty) and Brandon Walsh (Jason Priestley).
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of twin

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