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
The same platform retrieves the aircraft after each mission and prepares them for their next deployment.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Specialist teams came to retrieve the body and decontaminate the roadside, while his family members stood around and wept.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 15 June 2026
In an effort to retrieve her pet, Suresh entered the active lanes of the interstate.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Rescue teams, including diving and water specialists, were sent to retrieve Antar’s body, which was found by divers at a depth of 30 meters (100 feet) below the water surface.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Specialist teams came to retrieve the body and decontaminate the roadside, while his family members stood around and wept.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 15 June 2026
In an effort to retrieve her pet, Suresh entered the active lanes of the interstate.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Rescue teams, including diving and water specialists, were sent to retrieve Antar’s body, which was found by divers at a depth of 30 meters (100 feet) below the water surface.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieve
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Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The organization said it's been advised that only the kangaroo's owner can recapture it.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Police said three persons of interest were taken into custody and a firearm was recovered at the scene.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In a Week 14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown — the fifth-longest fumble return in franchise history.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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But the biggest milestone of the night was Clark reclaiming the top spot on the WNBA assists leaderboard.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Ilunga’s successors tried to reclaim the incident as a moment of humour, too.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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