as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
a law firm that has been involved in the retrieval of artworks that were plundered during the war
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Recent Examples of retrieval
My egg retrieval surgery is probably in two days.
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R29 Team, Refinery29, 25 Aug. 2025
But the story isn't over with his retrieval.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Zone Rouge follows the démineurs, a band of bomb-retrieval experts who are, in 2016, still carefully excavating shells from the soil.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Rescue crews immediately performed CPR upon retrieval of the final swimmer, but the 31-year-old was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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R29 Team, Refinery29, 25 Aug. 2025
But the story isn't over with his retrieval.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Zone Rouge follows the démineurs, a band of bomb-retrieval experts who are, in 2016, still carefully excavating shells from the soil.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Rescue crews immediately performed CPR upon retrieval of the final swimmer, but the 31-year-old was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retrieval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieval
Noun
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This bold gesture is both an act of resistance to patriarchy and cultural reclamation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was a fascinating way to recontextualize many of the lyrics, with her wide-eyed view of the world now sounding like a cool reclamation of youth.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Betty, who is in recovery from a serious medical diagnosis, said the service’s reflection held new meaning for her.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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At its peak, unemployment soared past 10% in late 2009, only dropping below 8% by 2013—more sluggish than prior recoveries.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Rocket's recapture rate (the rate at which clients return for another mortgage) is 83%, more than three times the industry average of 25%.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Just as the first film surprised and charmed with its heart, zippy sense of humor, and standout lead performances, Freakier Friday recaptures and strengthens the magic.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieval. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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