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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
Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Participants retrieved richer, more vivid details, including recollections of specific places, emotions and sensory perceptions.
—Utkarsh Gupta, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Rather than leave, Waugh reportedly returned to his motel room and retrieved a homemade semi-automatic pistol.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Schauffele retrieved the ball without penalty and credited the fortunate bounce with salvaging his hole.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Orion will then be returned to Naval Base San Diego, before being transported back to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida where the capsule will be inspected and its valuable data retrieved, NASA said.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The ballots retrieved by the Republican sheriff’s office were cast in the state’s special election on redistricting in the fall.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Charred corpses are being retrieved from the rubble.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors allege the confrontation escalated when Wright retrieved a bag for Williams containing an AK-style pistol and used a phone to record as Davis was ordered to sign paperwork terminating the contract.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Megan Keller teed up a one-timer at the top of the left circle before Boston’s top unit retrieved the puck and kept applying steady pressure.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Participants retrieved richer, more vivid details, including recollections of specific places, emotions and sensory perceptions.
—Utkarsh Gupta, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Rather than leave, Waugh reportedly returned to his motel room and retrieved a homemade semi-automatic pistol.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Schauffele retrieved the ball without penalty and credited the fortunate bounce with salvaging his hole.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Orion will then be returned to Naval Base San Diego, before being transported back to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida where the capsule will be inspected and its valuable data retrieved, NASA said.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The ballots retrieved by the Republican sheriff’s office were cast in the state’s special election on redistricting in the fall.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Charred corpses are being retrieved from the rubble.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors allege the confrontation escalated when Wright retrieved a bag for Williams containing an AK-style pistol and used a phone to record as Davis was ordered to sign paperwork terminating the contract.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieved
Adjective
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Spotify noted that the album is one of the most pre-saved album Countdown Pages in platform history, with more than five million presaves.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2026
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2023, a zebra that escaped from a Seoul zoo gained widespread attention after roaming city streets before being safely recaptured without injury.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, the army recaptured him in the town of Tapalpa, the same place where El Mencho was captured and killed.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The two recovered armbands were returned in perfect condition.—
Ryan Brennan
April 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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The recovered vehicle was confirmed stolen out of Oakland, according to police.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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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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“Retrieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieved. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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