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
While Cipher interrogated and manipulated Polarity to find Marie’s whereabouts, Marie, Jordan (London Thor and Derek Luh), Emma (Lizze Broadway), Sam, Cate (Maddie Phillips) and Annabeth faced the full brunt of Vikor (Tait Fletcher), who was sent by Cipher to retrieve Cipher’s favorite.
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The study by LendingTree analyzed 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for home purchase loans on principal residences, retrieved on August 13, 2025.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Authorities said that Nichols drove down Highway 73 and threw the video recordings into the woods, but the evidence was retrieved by police.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The study by LendingTree analyzed 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for home purchase loans on principal residences, retrieved on August 13, 2025.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Authorities said that Nichols drove down Highway 73 and threw the video recordings into the woods, but the evidence was retrieved by police.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieve
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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The bank believes investors have been focused on difficult comparable store sales and not enough on the pieces in place that could allow Chili’s to regain same-store sales traffic.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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Benbrook was able to recapture the lead on an 8-yard quick slant to receiver Dorien Johnson and made up for the first-quarter blunder with a successful 2-point conversion.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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Then the film cuts to a scene in which Leigh visits Jeffrey in prison shortly after he’s recaptured.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
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The latter came after Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton knocked the ball from Lawrence inches from the goal line, and Kansas City recovered.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Injuries have restricted Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite to just one cap, and the 23-year-old is still recovering from a hamstring issue, while Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah has also only made one appearance and has been left out by his former Chelsea boss.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Beyond putting more energy toward yourself, it must be said that for parents to truly reclaim their identities, systemic and cultural shifts have to take place.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tribes and environmentalists say the river, the fish and other species that depend on the Klamath's health are recovering and tribes continue to reclaim their lands and waters.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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