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as in recaptured
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 retrieved
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The original plan for Hubble was that it would be retrieved or deorbited by a Space Shuttle mission at the end of its lifespan.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
And five monkeys had been present at the silent launching of the fragile glider, which should have stayed in the air for some minutes, borne on the bosom of the wind, before landing sweetly on a treetop, from which it would then be retrieved by Pedro for another flight.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
There's not much that can be retrieved from the library area.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Jan. 2026
Rescuers retrieved eight people alive and were searching for the missing still trapped after a huge mound of garbage and debris collapsed on them in the village of Binaliw in Cebu city, police said.
—CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Fire Department personnel also responded and retrieved the body for medical investigators.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
The study details the results of analysis of core samples retrieved from 1,669 feet (509 m) below the surface during an encampment at the Dome's summit in the spring of 2023.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
This is sometimes because there are too many different data formats being retrieved, and sometimes because the human who is prompting the AI model has not written good instructions.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sacramento retrieved the loose ball and got another possession before Towns even crossed half court.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The original plan for Hubble was that it would be retrieved or deorbited by a Space Shuttle mission at the end of its lifespan.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
And five monkeys had been present at the silent launching of the fragile glider, which should have stayed in the air for some minutes, borne on the bosom of the wind, before landing sweetly on a treetop, from which it would then be retrieved by Pedro for another flight.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
There's not much that can be retrieved from the library area.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Jan. 2026
Rescuers retrieved eight people alive and were searching for the missing still trapped after a huge mound of garbage and debris collapsed on them in the village of Binaliw in Cebu city, police said.
—CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Fire Department personnel also responded and retrieved the body for medical investigators.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
The study details the results of analysis of core samples retrieved from 1,669 feet (509 m) below the surface during an encampment at the Dome's summit in the spring of 2023.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
This is sometimes because there are too many different data formats being retrieved, and sometimes because the human who is prompting the AI model has not written good instructions.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieved
Adjective
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The album is already available to be pre-saved.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Relying on physical rather than supernatural powers, Makandal climbed out of a window, but the noise woke his guards and the plantation’s dogs, and he was soon recaptured.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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Amid the search for the New Orleans jail escapee, another inmate who fled a different Louisiana jail was recaptured for the second time in May.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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And there are several theories about the disappearances — including one based on the writings of a recovered artifact — none of them proven.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Forensics experts are still working to identify the recovered remains, and detectives are notifying the families affected.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Each table has a unique finish from reclaimed pine, with a sturdy MDF and iron base to prevent cracking over time.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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His business, Natural Edge, sells art and furniture made from reclaimed wood slabs imported from Fiji.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Retrieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieved. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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