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
The Panthers will have a chance to get back into the series in Game 3 in Sunrise on Friday night.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Although it’s been months since Hurricane Helene devastated many North Carolina mountain towns, residents and local businesses are still struggling to get back on their feet in a region that relies heavily on tourism.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Hopefully Gold Cup, strong showing, get back on track, and try to do something special.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Now that people are getting back in the habit, Hollywood and exhibitors are encouraged about the pivotal summer movie season.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 May 2025
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Although it’s been months since Hurricane Helene devastated many North Carolina mountain towns, residents and local businesses are still struggling to get back on their feet in a region that relies heavily on tourism.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Hopefully Gold Cup, strong showing, get back on track, and try to do something special.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Now that people are getting back in the habit, Hollywood and exhibitors are encouraged about the pivotal summer movie season.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back
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Specifically, their search indexes, which refers to a data structure that determines how effective engines are at retrieving relevant information.—
Niamh Rowe,
Quartz,
7 May 2025
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After retrieving Andre, Borelli had to make the more arduous journey back home.—
Michelle Boudin,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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Types of Lime Plaster Finishes Thanks to its health-conscious and environmentally friendly properties, lime plaster has regained popularity in the design and decorating world.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Tariffs may create breathing room for U.S. manufacturers to regain competitiveness.—
Greg Khojikian,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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At one point during the month, the S&P 500 briefly slipped into a bear market – falling more than 20% from its February record high – before recapturing some of its losses.—
Sean Conlon,Brian Evans,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Colorado has agreements with Utah, New Mexico and Arizona to recapture wolves that wander into those states and return them to Colorado, a move aimed at protecting the genes of the Mexican gray wolf.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, some markets currently experiencing price declines—but with solid job growth—could see prices recover in the near future, such as Austin, San Antonio, Huntsville, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh and many Florida markets.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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With about three minutes left, Tatum dove for a loose ball, which Knicks guard OG Anunoby recovered.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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