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
As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly retrieved additional imagery from cameras in her home.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
With the game tied 4-4, Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov retrieved the puck below the goal line and sent it behind the net, trying to find John Klingberg.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Sarasota retrieved the rebound and finished the game with Greg Dauer dunking as its fans went wild.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Parents went through great pains to retrieve their children’s bodies.
—Mahsa Alimardani, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
With the game tied 4-4, Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov retrieved the puck below the goal line and sent it behind the net, trying to find John Klingberg.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Sarasota retrieved the rebound and finished the game with Greg Dauer dunking as its fans went wild.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Parents went through great pains to retrieve their children’s bodies.
—Mahsa Alimardani, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieve
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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To regain trust, leaders need to be accountable, deliver results and seek unity over polarization.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Progressives feel the same way, although Democratic enthusiasm for eliminating the filibuster has cooled since Republicans recaptured the majority.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Both veterans are trying to recapture past form on one-year deals as the Falcons undergo a retool under their new regime.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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One person was taken into custody and a handgun was recovered.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The last 10 to 15 years, Zarzycki said, have produced a lot of evidence that psychological factors matter for anyone recovering from significant injury, but especially athletes.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Many times, romantasy books feature arcs of women who fight for their autonomy and reclaim their own power, inspiring their readers along the way.—
De Elizabeth,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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After disappearing from his clan’s radar, Aurelio resurfaces to reclaim his empire and avenge his family.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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