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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If Ward is able to regain his All-Pro form, that would give Indianapolis one of the fiercest cornerback trios in the league with Ward and Gardner on the outside, along with 2021 Pro Bowler Kenny Moore II starting in the slot.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Estimates vary, but it’s believed that more than 80% of people who lose a substantial amount of weight regain it within five years.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 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.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even if Elizabeth recovered, the odds were stacked against her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Bengals then lined up for a desperation onside kick and, thanks to the slightest of touches off a Bears player’s foot, managed to recover the ball to get possession back.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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