as in regaining
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 retrieving
CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Thomas being one of the game’s very best forwards at retrieving and exiting his own zone is a huge part of that.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
After retrieving her eggs, Klimpl went through her first six rounds of chemotherapy.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
While the victim is retrieving the money, a second suspect quickly removes the ATM card from the machine and replaces it with a counterfeit card that closely resembles the original.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.
—Chloe Melas, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Frigid temperatures and strong winds posed challenges in retrieving the return craft.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The recent headlines about investigators retrieving video from a doorbell camera — even without an active subscription — have understandably made people uneasy.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Thomas being one of the game’s very best forwards at retrieving and exiting his own zone is a huge part of that.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
After retrieving her eggs, Klimpl went through her first six rounds of chemotherapy.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
While the victim is retrieving the money, a second suspect quickly removes the ATM card from the machine and replaces it with a counterfeit card that closely resembles the original.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.
—Chloe Melas, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Frigid temperatures and strong winds posed challenges in retrieving the return craft.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The recent headlines about investigators retrieving video from a doorbell camera — even without an active subscription — have understandably made people uneasy.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieving
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That includes 15 Democrats, who are leaving despite their party’s increasing odds of recapturing the House next November.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s holy temple, which had been defiled by the occupiers, the Maccabees searched for pure oil to light the menorah.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Dec. 2025
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Severe thunderstorms and the risk of tornadoes are expected across parts of Oklahoma on Friday and Friday night, as the state is already recovering from deadly storms overnight.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perry started the year recovering from knee surgery and was perhaps the Kings’ best forward for a stretch soon after.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Soundcore Headphones Deal The Soundcore Q20i is a useful tool for reclaiming your focus in the unpredictable world of remote work.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some Iranian Americans still dream of going back, perhaps reclaiming land taken during the revolution.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Retrieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieving. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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