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
According to Netanyahu’s office, the body returned was that of Ofir Tzarfati—whose remains had already been recovered in November 2023 by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), with additional remains retrieved in March 2024.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Tzarfati's remains had already been partially retrieved by Israeli troops during the war.
—Maayan Lubell, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Within minutes, officers were able to retrieve the kitten from under the vehicle, which was uninjured.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Network Attached Storage devices allow authorized users to store and retrieve data from a central location.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Tzarfati's remains had already been partially retrieved by Israeli troops during the war.
—Maayan Lubell, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Within minutes, officers were able to retrieve the kitten from under the vehicle, which was uninjured.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Network Attached Storage devices allow authorized users to store and retrieve data from a central location.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
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If Ward is able to regain his All-Pro form, that would give Indianapolis one of the fiercest cornerback trios in the league with Ward and Gardner on the outside, along with 2021 Pro Bowler Kenny Moore II starting in the slot.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Estimates vary, but it’s believed that more than 80% of people who lose a substantial amount of weight regain it within five years.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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By late January, the last four escapees were recaptured after being lured back into captivity by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even if Elizabeth recovered, the odds were stacked against her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Bengals then lined up for a desperation onside kick and, thanks to the slightest of touches off a Bears player’s foot, managed to recover the ball to get possession back.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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All of the structures showcase reclaimed materials and vintage pieces, with items like antler mirrors and bearskin rugs being nods to the Wild West setting.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The case could become a major test of how Section 203 applies to 1980s-era contracts and how loan-out corporations affect writers’ ability to reclaim ownership of their original works.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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