as in regains
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 retrieves
Similar to the aforementioned AI Copilot add-on, the chatbot retrieves answers from the knowledge base.
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PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
This is when the individual retrieves a memory as an act of will.
—Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Staff Scientist Silvia Pérez Lluch of the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona retrieves tissue samples for genome sequencing.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
The suspect then gets inside the car and retrieves a mini-Draco rifle and again begins to shoot towards the victims.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
For example, one agent collects customer intent, another retrieves account details and a third starts a refund while a fourth updates the CRM.
—Munil Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
If the system retrieves academic papers, responses might become more formal.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
That is until someone retrieves the ball from the hood and throws it, delighting the two.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
This is when the individual retrieves a memory as an act of will.
—Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Staff Scientist Silvia Pérez Lluch of the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona retrieves tissue samples for genome sequencing.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
The suspect then gets inside the car and retrieves a mini-Draco rifle and again begins to shoot towards the victims.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
For example, one agent collects customer intent, another retrieves account details and a third starts a refund while a fourth updates the CRM.
—Munil Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
If the system retrieves academic papers, responses might become more formal.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
That is until someone retrieves the ball from the hood and throws it, delighting the two.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieves
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While not a full-fledged continuation of the fantastic action show Lycoris Recoil, this series of shorts recaptures the other half of the 2022 girls-with-guns series.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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Kirtley says the setup currently recaptures about 96% of its energy input—sort of like how an EV uses regenerative braking to recharge a bit during a trip.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Brown, who’s posted career-best numbers while co-star Jayson Tatum recovers from Achilles surgery, was ruled out with low back spasms.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The gift arrives as the organization recovers from years of management turmoil and layoffs following rapid growth that strained its infrastructure.—
Thalia Beaty,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Getting plants from in-person plant swaps, neighborhood plant sales, and collectors’ groups on social media reclaims individuality.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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And finally, the protest message reclaims political belonging rooted in Iranian national history – and not just the ideological concerns of the Islamic Republic.—
Kamran Talattof,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Retrieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieves. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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