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
The bash script retrieved the sensitive data.
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson, who was away from his table when the shooting started, had to send armed officers to retrieve his wife, according to a journalist sitting near him.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Her body was only retrieved from the rubble hours later, rescue workers said.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The process involved lowering an operator more than 130 feet down the side of the cliff to retrieve each individual.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson, who was away from his table when the shooting started, had to send armed officers to retrieve his wife, according to a journalist sitting near him.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Her body was only retrieved from the rubble hours later, rescue workers said.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The process involved lowering an operator more than 130 feet down the side of the cliff to retrieve each individual.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for retrieve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieve
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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
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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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Even with its unnecessary detours, Singing reaches this wild reverie in the end—a voice reclaimed to report, softly, from the fathomless depths of the human experience.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Lees’ acquisitions mark an impressive feat, both in terms of reclaiming national heritage and asserting personal piety.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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