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
Only after investors get back their capital plus the minimum return does the carry kick in.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In any case, the Chiefs’ self-evaluation this offseason is sure to focus on how the team can create more havoc — while also getting back to the production of past seasons when creating big plays was more the norm.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In August 2022, Jin made use of his time off from BTS and got back in the kitchen, receiving a cooking lesson from celebrity chef and South Korean television personality Lee Yeon-bok, per Billboard.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
What’s old is indeed new again, and Reid is counting on the band getting back together to reset the clock.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In any case, the Chiefs’ self-evaluation this offseason is sure to focus on how the team can create more havoc — while also getting back to the production of past seasons when creating big plays was more the norm.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In August 2022, Jin made use of his time off from BTS and got back in the kitchen, receiving a cooking lesson from celebrity chef and South Korean television personality Lee Yeon-bok, per Billboard.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
What’s old is indeed new again, and Reid is counting on the band getting back together to reset the clock.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back
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Emergency crews retrieved the bodies of two men, aged 90 and 52, and a woman from the rubble, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Emergency crews retrieved the bodies of two men, aged 90 and 52, and a woman from the rubble, authorities said.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now, the family is focused on helping her regain strength and mobility.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the case of Meta (META) , shares recaptured the 200-day and gapped above it – crisis averted for now.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Players slip on shoulder pads, helmets and cleats and go through a series of drills and game-like situations to recapture a glimmer of their football past.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Jaylen Petty fumbled the outlet pass after the steal, and UCF (17-4, 6-3 Big 12) recovered to set up Fulks' jumper to go up by two possessions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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So getting these last couple of days off just to recover and get back to full strength, that was huge for me.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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