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
According to All Three Zones tracking data, Power leads the team in defensive zone retrievals leading to exits per 60 minutes of ice time.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Based on real-time data, the AS/RS uses an algorithm to analyze production demand, inventory data and transport routes to determine the most efficient retrieval paths.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition, the same infrastructure can handle longer contexts for the same cost or additional model inference, such as a retrieval pass that checks facts or a summarizer that tightens answers before delivery.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Brandt Clarke initiated the sequence with a puck retrieval, passing to Perry, whose outlet went to Kempe.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Based on real-time data, the AS/RS uses an algorithm to analyze production demand, inventory data and transport routes to determine the most efficient retrieval paths.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition, the same infrastructure can handle longer contexts for the same cost or additional model inference, such as a retrieval pass that checks facts or a summarizer that tightens answers before delivery.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Brandt Clarke initiated the sequence with a puck retrieval, passing to Perry, whose outlet went to Kempe.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieval
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If the 49ers deem Jones expendable, the backup spot could go to 2025 rookie redshirt Kurtis Rourke, practice-squad prospect Adrian Martinez, or a potential reclamation project similar to Jones (2025) and Sam Darnold (2023).—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the 1950s, land reclamation transformed former swamplands and a typhoon shelter into today’s Victoria Park and Causeway Bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The concept shown at the event features large front and rear branding, a snorkel, 285/70 R17 all-terrain tires, a tub rack with recovery tracks, and matte gray paint.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Tahoe National Forest temporarily closed the Castle Peak area during recovery operations.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Its recapture could allow the army to restore important supply and logistic lines between Kordofan and Darfur.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The sensational nature of his escape and the substantial reward for his recapture brought in rumors from all over the state.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieval. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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