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
Most patients go through two cycles, and over 20% complete three, because banking enough eggs for a realistic chance at pregnancy requires more than a single retrieval for most women.
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Most women go through two retrieval cycles, and over 20% complete three, because a single round often doesn’t yield enough eggs for a strong chance at future pregnancy.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Upon its retrieval, the memento (as well as the pencil) was given to Astor’s son, Vincent, who wore the watch until his death in 1959.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Cheaper per-query costs, particularly in long-context and retrieval-heavy applications, could drive stronger returns on investment and wider adoption.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Most women go through two retrieval cycles, and over 20% complete three, because a single round often doesn’t yield enough eggs for a strong chance at future pregnancy.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Upon its retrieval, the memento (as well as the pencil) was given to Astor’s son, Vincent, who wore the watch until his death in 1959.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Cheaper per-query costs, particularly in long-context and retrieval-heavy applications, could drive stronger returns on investment and wider adoption.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieval
Noun
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There’s a communion that happens in this reclamation of self and a beautiful energy that’s shared.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Yesterday, Heidecker, who will receive full access to the InfoWars brand, studio, domain names, and archive, told TIME a little about his plans for the great reclamation.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Since kicking off in Honduras in February, a cycle of minimal training, maximum recovery has been the norm under Dos Santos.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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It’s been almost a decade since Chick-fil-A removed their fan-favorite chicken salad from menus, and customers are still a long way from recovery.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The war is far from over, but the SAF’s recapture of the capital served as a major symbolic and psychological victory.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2026
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Criminal gang violence continues unabated in Ecuador following the recapture in June 2025 of the country's biggest drug lord, Adolfo Macías, who leads the Los Choneros gang, after his escape from a maximum-security prison in 2024.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieval. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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