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
Rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt backstopped Minnesota to a 5-1 win in Game 3 at Grand Casino Arena, as the Wild got back in the series and now trail the best-of-seven 2-1.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
But their rivalry continued as Zayn got back at Williams by dressing up as the gingerbread man and attacking the champion.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The Royals got back into the win column behind Isbel’s strong night.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Kash Mayfield got back on track Friday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Authorities ordered Farrug to put his hands up and to turn away from officers; however, Farrug refused and got back in the car, prompting officers to use a taser.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 2 May 2026
When the boyfriend returned, Delgado-Cordoba got back in the driver’s seat and drove away with the woman still inside.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Adell got back to the fence and pulled that one down.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Texas got back within three with just under one minute left, and after an Angela Dugalic miss, Texas had a chance to take the final shot of regulation.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
But their rivalry continued as Zayn got back at Williams by dressing up as the gingerbread man and attacking the champion.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The Royals got back into the win column behind Isbel’s strong night.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Kash Mayfield got back on track Friday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Authorities ordered Farrug to put his hands up and to turn away from officers; however, Farrug refused and got back in the car, prompting officers to use a taser.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 2 May 2026
When the boyfriend returned, Delgado-Cordoba got back in the driver’s seat and drove away with the woman still inside.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Adell got back to the fence and pulled that one down.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Texas got back within three with just under one minute left, and after an Angela Dugalic miss, Texas had a chance to take the final shot of regulation.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back
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The pumpkin, which is worth several million dollars, was eventually retrieved and a year later replaced by a new version, this time with a stronger structure to protect it from the elements—and maintain its position as a prized photo opportunity.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The little boy was under the water's surface for approximately four minutes before he was retrieved by a hotel employee, according to the reports.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Khartoum has largely been spared attacks by the RSF since it was recaptured by the Sudanese Armed Forces last year, but the capital has recently seen sporadic strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The inmates, whose ages ranged from 19 to 42, were all eventually recaptured by October.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Talley fled the scene after the shooting, and officers later recovered a weapon when he was taken into custody, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police recovered a knife at the scene.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Got back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20back. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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