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 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.
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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
Hot off the release of his latest album and with a tour planned for this summer, Nick Jonas is now getting back in front of the camera.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Business owners say even when ICE activity ends, getting back to normal will take months.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Mavericks are getting back a couple of veterans, a young player, two first-round picks and three second-round picks.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
After the winter storm that swept across Texas this past weekend left many cars covered in ice, some drivers may be wondering how to clear their vehicles safely before getting back on the road.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Hot off the release of his latest album and with a tour planned for this summer, Nick Jonas is now getting back in front of the camera.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Business owners say even when ICE activity ends, getting back to normal will take months.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Mavericks are getting back a couple of veterans, a young player, two first-round picks and three second-round picks.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
After the winter storm that swept across Texas this past weekend left many cars covered in ice, some drivers may be wondering how to clear their vehicles safely before getting back on the road.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting back
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That work includes the challenging effort of retrieving any additional images of the suspect from the backend of Guthrie’s video security system, the official said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Fey and Carlock’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, a black comedy about a woman recovering from years of abuse at the hands of a cult-leader captor, isn’t exactly topping my 2026 rewatch list.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Two were recovering at a hospital.—
Darrell Smith
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Getting back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20back. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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