as in to retrieve
to get again in one's possession
the distraught owner cried that she would do anything to get back her lost dog
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Recent Examples of get back
And the city can get back to fixing potholes.
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Fans have hoped for a sequel, and Hudson says the gang could get back together one day.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
For now, let’s get back to ping-pong.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The Senators appear close to getting back defenseman Tyler Kleven, who hasn’t played since taking a puck to the face against Buffalo in early April.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Fans have hoped for a sequel, and Hudson says the gang could get back together one day.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
For now, let’s get back to ping-pong.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The Senators appear close to getting back defenseman Tyler Kleven, who hasn’t played since taking a puck to the face against Buffalo in early April.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Magic won Game 3 113-105 to regain the lead in the series.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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At various points this offseason, Campbell stated his desire to add competition in an effort to recapture the hunger of his early Lions teams.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The inmates, whose ages ranged from 19 to 42, were all eventually recaptured by October.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One agent was shot and is expected to recover.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Wave have little time to recover from their mile-high win.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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