as in to regain
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 retrieve
Once the paper is ready, Bella takes on the task of retrieving it.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Someone must retrieve the bag from the incorrect location, get it on another flight, or pack it up for shipment to the owner's home, hotel, or cruise port.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
When the modest vehicles reach their target, the emergency teams onboard work quickly to retrieve Captain Sam Walker (Kate Mara) from the vessel.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Plus what the Supreme Court chief justice's rebuke of Trump this week tells us about a showdown in the courts, and as sextortion grows in the US, so does the prevalence of individuals or companies that charge to retrieve explicit photos and then may fail to do so.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Someone must retrieve the bag from the incorrect location, get it on another flight, or pack it up for shipment to the owner's home, hotel, or cruise port.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
When the modest vehicles reach their target, the emergency teams onboard work quickly to retrieve Captain Sam Walker (Kate Mara) from the vessel.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Plus what the Supreme Court chief justice's rebuke of Trump this week tells us about a showdown in the courts, and as sextortion grows in the US, so does the prevalence of individuals or companies that charge to retrieve explicit photos and then may fail to do so.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieve
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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David went to spring training to regain the closer’s role.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since recapturing the White House and both chambers of Congress, Republicans have largely been able to implement their agenda, but concerns are emerging as Democrats aim to exploit possible weaknesses that could either reinforce or disrupt the president’s winning streak.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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Blomkamp can’t quite recapture the explosive propulsion of his debut feature, but Damon is a sturdy hero, and the director creates a convincingly junky future.—
Jason Bailey,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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His body was recovered from the lake around 10:40 p.m. local time, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The markets quickly recovered and closed slightly lower at the end of the day.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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There’s still work to do before reclaiming the highs just below 72, but if the broader market starts to stabilize, EBAY could make another run at that breakout zone.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Regardless, the failure to reclaim Wisconsin’s court will have large-scale consequences given the activism of the liberal majority.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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