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
New Jersey has a tremendous young core that will be looking to get back to being a contender, a complement of young assets and draft picks, and a passionate fan base hungry for success.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The Warriors made an area round appearance in 2025 and will aim to get back to the second round following a regular-season finale against Arlington, a capable squad with a 9-4 district record.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
But to get back there again — to make this sweet season extend for at least another 10 days or more — Charlotte has to win once more.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
It was driven, at least in part, by seven musicians getting back together — and fans from around the world showing up to welcome them home.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The Warriors made an area round appearance in 2025 and will aim to get back to the second round following a regular-season finale against Arlington, a capable squad with a 9-4 district record.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
But to get back there again — to make this sweet season extend for at least another 10 days or more — Charlotte has to win once more.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
It was driven, at least in part, by seven musicians getting back together — and fans from around the world showing up to welcome them home.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back
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Rather than leave, Waugh reportedly returned to his motel room and retrieved a homemade semi-automatic pistol.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Set in an Aztec world, young Mexica warrior Xilactzin, accused of stealing sacred bones, crosses to the Mictlan underworld to retrieve them and battle the goddess of darkness, Itzpapalotl.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Apr. 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,
19 Apr. 2026
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If Republicans lose just a few seats in either the House or Senate, Democrats could regain control of the chambers.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Another novel aspect is that Yarris escaped from custody in 1985, only to be quickly recaptured in Florida and sent back to death row in Pennsylvania.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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To recapture the feeling — that vital, invincible energy — of being in your prime?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The two bodies in the bags were recovered and transported to a medical examiner’s office for autopsy, where they were identified as Cherry and Stephen.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The structure is being brought down so first responders can safely go in and recover the two workers who are trapped under the rubble.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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