as in retrieving
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 getting back
The league has been opportunistic in adding more windows and games in recent years, and its recent investment in ESPN gives it even more flexibility to do so, with the league getting back a handful of games that had been on NFL Network.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
For now, the goal is getting back to his best version, the version that was an All-Star last season, before the ankle surgery, toe contusion and back issue got in the way.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
What’s the difference between the progression from flat ground to eventually getting back on the mound?
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Imagine that—mother, child, and a half dozen designer beasts in a teetering Winnebago, careening down byways, pulling into Woonsocket for a night to drop off last weekend’s wolf pack and pick up the next, before getting back on the road to chase glory all over again.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The two Cabo Blanco rooms on the upper level are accessed by a flatter path, and ideal for anyone who wants less of a journey getting back to their room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
He could be seen running out of view of the camera before getting back into the Charger and taking off, Courant reports state.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Just weeks after issuing a public apology for years of antisemitism, Ye’s live music career appears to be getting back on track.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Spanx is getting back into the swimwear business.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
For now, the goal is getting back to his best version, the version that was an All-Star last season, before the ankle surgery, toe contusion and back issue got in the way.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
What’s the difference between the progression from flat ground to eventually getting back on the mound?
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Imagine that—mother, child, and a half dozen designer beasts in a teetering Winnebago, careening down byways, pulling into Woonsocket for a night to drop off last weekend’s wolf pack and pick up the next, before getting back on the road to chase glory all over again.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The two Cabo Blanco rooms on the upper level are accessed by a flatter path, and ideal for anyone who wants less of a journey getting back to their room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
He could be seen running out of view of the camera before getting back into the Charger and taking off, Courant reports state.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Just weeks after issuing a public apology for years of antisemitism, Ye’s live music career appears to be getting back on track.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Spanx is getting back into the swimwear business.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting back
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CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Thomas being one of the game’s very best forwards at retrieving and exiting his own zone is a huge part of that.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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That includes 15 Democrats, who are leaving despite their party’s increasing odds of recapturing the House next November.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s holy temple, which had been defiled by the occupiers, the Maccabees searched for pure oil to light the menorah.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Dec. 2025
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Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery, while Graterol is working his way back from right shoulder surgery.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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During that game, Davies tore his ACL and spent the majority of 2025 recovering.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Getting back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20back. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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