as in to retrieve
to get again in one's possession
the distraught owner cried that she would do anything to get back her lost dog
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Recent Examples of get back
But the Falcons found their toughness, got back to their winning ways and topped off perhaps an unlikely season with a 25-22, 25-22, 25-11 win over Carlsbad in Friday’s CIF Division I Championship held at Francis Parker.
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Tim Meehan Sd, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
They're supposed to get back pay once the shutdown is lifted.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Solar Power received mixed reviews in 2021, underperformed commercially and didn't receive any Grammy nominations, and many fans likely expected Lorde to get back in the Recording Academy's good graces with Virgin, but the album did not net any nominations.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
No opportunity to get back to everybody.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Tim Meehan Sd, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
They're supposed to get back pay once the shutdown is lifted.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Solar Power received mixed reviews in 2021, underperformed commercially and didn't receive any Grammy nominations, and many fans likely expected Lorde to get back in the Recording Academy's good graces with Virgin, but the album did not net any nominations.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
No opportunity to get back to everybody.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back
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In aerial footage shared by ABC affiliate KABC, crew members can be seen attempting to retrieve the victim’s body from the tall tree.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Now, the family is focused on helping her regain strength and mobility.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Stockton was a campaign strategist for Joe Arpaio, a former Arizona sheriff who this month lost a primary bid to recapture his old post.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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By late January, the last four escapees were recaptured after being lured back into captivity by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The defendants purchased at least 46 firearms between May 2024 and February 2025, most of which were the same make and model as the firearms recovered in the Dominican Republic, a press release on the charges said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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About $100,000 worth of handbags were recovered and returned to the victim, the police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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