as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
needed to retrieve the book from my friend so I could return it to the library
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Recent Examples of retrieve
The animal was retrieved by the San Diego Humane Society.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Hansen adds that the company quickly dispatched a team to retrieve the robot and clean up the area.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
When Jorge Polanco’s base hit into right field ended a 15-inning epic and finished the Detroit Tigers’ season, no one bothered to retrieve the ball.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Millions to be made At least 18 FBI and Homeland Security Investigations have taken the stand, including a senior FBI forensics recovery expert who retrieved Whatsapp text messages from a laptop at Veintemilla’s Miramar offices.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Hansen adds that the company quickly dispatched a team to retrieve the robot and clean up the area.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
When Jorge Polanco’s base hit into right field ended a 15-inning epic and finished the Detroit Tigers’ season, no one bothered to retrieve the ball.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Millions to be made At least 18 FBI and Homeland Security Investigations have taken the stand, including a senior FBI forensics recovery expert who retrieved Whatsapp text messages from a laptop at Veintemilla’s Miramar offices.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieve
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The home side was slow off the mark to start the second period, and Cole Koepke helped Winnipeg regain the lead.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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With fewer than 10 games remaining in the regular season, the Knicks regain their sixth man with just enough time for McBride to reacclimate before the start of the playoffs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Several recent free agents chose the Dolphins in an attempt to recapture the magic of single season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 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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The machine was later recovered with the safe intact.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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This grant will directly strengthen the infrastructure behind its weekly food distribution, increase the volume of food that can be recovered and provided, and ensure that families across the community continue to have consistent access to fresh, healthy food, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Very Cherry reclaimed the crown in 2003 and has remained the top seller since, but Buttered Popcorn still commands a devoted following.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to Vertu research, more and more Gen Z adults are reclaiming their reality by switching to dumb phones or maintaining dual dumb-smartphone setups, and spending more time in tech-free or digitally minimalist spaces.—
Luba Kassova,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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