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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
Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Balat then retrieved a second device from Kayumi before lighting it and starting to run, the complaint said.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Balat then ran away and retrieved a second device from Kayumi, lit the device and started running with it before dropping the device, Tisch said.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In 2026, a Japanese research vessel successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near the island of Minamitorishima, and the Japanese government announced a deep-sea mud extraction trial would begin in 2027.
—Leonardo MacElloni, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
At that time, Prescott said, Best also retrieved a a semi-automatic pistol from his clothing and held it in his right hand.
—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
Especially popular around battlegrounds or areas of historical value, some treasure hunters have retrieved World War II weapons, ancient coins, medals and other valuable items.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Video retrieved from a doorbell camera showed an armed man in a mask and gloves approaching the property on a couple of occasions prior to the 84-year-old matriarch’s apparent abduction.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Parents retrieved children from the building’s early childhood learning center as the West Bloomfield School District initiated lockdown measures.
—Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Balat then retrieved a second device from Kayumi before lighting it and starting to run, the complaint said.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Balat then ran away and retrieved a second device from Kayumi, lit the device and started running with it before dropping the device, Tisch said.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In 2026, a Japanese research vessel successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near the island of Minamitorishima, and the Japanese government announced a deep-sea mud extraction trial would begin in 2027.
—Leonardo MacElloni, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
At that time, Prescott said, Best also retrieved a a semi-automatic pistol from his clothing and held it in his right hand.
—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
Especially popular around battlegrounds or areas of historical value, some treasure hunters have retrieved World War II weapons, ancient coins, medals and other valuable items.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Video retrieved from a doorbell camera showed an armed man in a mask and gloves approaching the property on a couple of occasions prior to the 84-year-old matriarch’s apparent abduction.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieved
Adjective
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The album surpassed 1 million pre-saves on Spotify, becoming hip-hop’s most pre-saved album on the platform.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The swagger with which the 2013-14 and 2014-15 teams played could never be recaptured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The recovered animals include ducks, chickens and goats.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The recovered firearms are undergoing forensic processing and will be submitted to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network for ballistic comparison and analysis.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Retrieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieved. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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