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
At that time, Prescott said, Best also retrieved a a semi-automatic pistol from his clothing and held it in his right hand.
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Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Balat then ran away and allegedly retrieved a second device from another man, identified as Kayumi, 19, Tisch said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The collapse of diplomacy has forced the US and Israel to review military contingencies, including the possibility of using ground forces to retrieve nuclear material, said a European official familiar with the planning.
—Jonathan Tirone, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Police say the 18-year-old then retrieved a second device from a 19-year-old, lit it, and attempted to flee.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
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Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Balat then ran away and allegedly retrieved a second device from another man, identified as Kayumi, 19, Tisch said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The collapse of diplomacy has forced the US and Israel to review military contingencies, including the possibility of using ground forces to retrieve nuclear material, said a European official familiar with the planning.
—Jonathan Tirone, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Police say the 18-year-old then retrieved a second device from a 19-year-old, lit it, and attempted to flee.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
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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 Mar. 2026
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But the most popular exercise may be the skid recovery course, where drivers learn how to regain control when a car slides.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Appriss surveyed more than 1,000 consumers and found that 90 percent would still shop again after receiving a warning about abusive returns—indicating an opportunity to recapture revenue.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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An Angels lineup that lost some power with the trade of Taylor Ward needs Trout to recapture at least some of his form at the plate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Guard Skyy Clark, who missed 10 conference games while recovering from a hamstring injury, struggled offensively, missing all five shots from the field.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kornet bounced from team to team and nearly out of the league, desperate to recover the sense of satisfaction that came from sinking shot after shot.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Those who were at the scene of the shooting and are still missing any personal items will be able to reclaim those items at the center.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some Iranian Americans still dream of going back, perhaps reclaiming land taken during the revolution.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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