as in retrieved
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 got back
An oil truck driver reversed into a 44-year-old pedestrian on the Upper East Side, went to check on him, then got back into his rig and drove off, prosecutors said Saturday.
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Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
The couple broke up in December, then got back together in January 2023 — a month before the domestic violence incident that prompted Paul's arrest.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Then Harvard-Westlake got back into the game with a 10-0 surge at the end of the first quarter and led at halftime 31-27.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The Sooners twice got back within striking distance of the lead, but LSU began to pull away and increased its lead to 26 early in the fourth quarter.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
James ran through him and knocked him down, but Brooks got back up and stuck his chest out to ever so gently tap James.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
After a foul was called to stop play, Jokic got back on his feet and confronted the Thunder wing, putting his chest into Dort’s.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
In life, the letter incident depicted in last week’s episode happened in 1992, before Jackie died and before John and Daryl — and Carolyn and Michael — ever got back together.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
After the suspect got back into the vehicle, Detroit police said, the victim was run over multiple times.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
The couple broke up in December, then got back together in January 2023 — a month before the domestic violence incident that prompted Paul's arrest.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Then Harvard-Westlake got back into the game with a 10-0 surge at the end of the first quarter and led at halftime 31-27.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The Sooners twice got back within striking distance of the lead, but LSU began to pull away and increased its lead to 26 early in the fourth quarter.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
James ran through him and knocked him down, but Brooks got back up and stuck his chest out to ever so gently tap James.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
After a foul was called to stop play, Jokic got back on his feet and confronted the Thunder wing, putting his chest into Dort’s.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
In life, the letter incident depicted in last week’s episode happened in 1992, before Jackie died and before John and Daryl — and Carolyn and Michael — ever got back together.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
After the suspect got back into the vehicle, Detroit police said, the victim was run over multiple times.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back
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Restorers sourced the new slabs of travertine from the same quarries where the ancient Romans retrieved theirs — and that today are used build a new generation of religious buildings, banks, museums, government buildings and private homes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly retrieved additional imagery from cameras in her home.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Progressives feel the same way, although Democratic enthusiasm for eliminating the filibuster has cooled since Republicans recaptured the majority.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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That elderly resident also recovered from his injuries.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Got back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20back. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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