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
Finding star-level talent through the draft is clearly their best way to get back to competitiveness.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Local anglers itching to get back out on the water are about to get their wish.
—Sofi Zeman
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Northwestern was in control before Purdue got back in the game with a 9-0 run in the second half.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Investors can sell some bonds and use the proceeds to buy stocks and to get back to their target ratio, Fitzgerald said.
—Greg Iacurci,annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Local anglers itching to get back out on the water are about to get their wish.
—Sofi Zeman
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Northwestern was in control before Purdue got back in the game with a 9-0 run in the second half.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Investors can sell some bonds and use the proceeds to buy stocks and to get back to their target ratio, Fitzgerald said.
—Greg Iacurci,annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back
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Engineer Edward Rincon, who had been on Engine 23 retrieving hoses the day before, pulled up to the same cul-de-sac.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In this November 1989 file photo, Tommy Thompson holds a $50 pioneer gold piece retrieved earlier in 1989 from the wreck of the gold ship SS Central America.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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But the most popular exercise may be the skid recovery course, where drivers learn how to regain control when a car slides.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Appriss surveyed more than 1,000 consumers and found that 90 percent would still shop again after receiving a warning about abusive returns—indicating an opportunity to recapture revenue.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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An Angels lineup that lost some power with the trade of Taylor Ward needs Trout to recapture at least some of his form at the plate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Guard Skyy Clark, who missed 10 conference games while recovering from a hamstring injury, struggled offensively, missing all five shots from the field.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kornet bounced from team to team and nearly out of the league, desperate to recover the sense of satisfaction that came from sinking shot after shot.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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