fetch 1 of 3

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

2 of 3

noun (1)

fetch

3 of 3

noun (2)

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Recent Examples of fetch
Verb
The animals are easy to catch, dry and store, and can fetch hundreds of dollars per pound, driving locals to harvest many tropical species to the brink. Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2025 If Scheffler and Gillis joined forces and added a charity component — perhaps with a video of Scheffler joking about the incident or talking with Gillis — the pants might fetch closer to $20,000. Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Noun
This can be achieved through long walks, running, taking them along for bike rides, and of course, long games of fetch. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 Somehow the flames skipped over a patch of grass next door, giving Quincy the perfect spot for a game of fetch while Risa and her team begin work. David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fetch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch
Verb
  • The company, which is slated to join the S&P 500 next week, said the incident will cost between $180 million and $400 million to remedy.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Some avoidable, simple mistakes cost them — early foul trouble has a unique way of interrupting rhythm and flow, boxing out and not being overpowered by a team that is neck and neck in the rebounding department for the postseason — those are good places to start.
    Kelly Iko, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • The new pope from Chicago brings some optimism that the city has an ally in a high place.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • What Military Veterans Know About Leadership Military veterans bring a wealth of leadership experience and skills to the civilian workforce.
    Scott Graybeal, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

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“Fetch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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