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
Shortly after Harris and Grater retrieved the Torahs, Melissa Levy, the temple’s executive director, got a call while at home with her kids.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Brazil’s Supreme Court previously has denied a Bolsonaro request to retrieve his passport, in March 2024, following an invitation from Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Gabriela Sá Pessoa and Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Unlike storing data on servers, which requires constant energy use, DNA can sit on a shelf for years without needing energy until that data is retrieved.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Officers blocked the entrances to neighborhood streets and turned away residents hoping to check on their homes, citing concerns that live gas lines and unpredictable fire conditions made any attempts to retrieve items too dangerous.
—Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Brazil’s Supreme Court previously has denied a Bolsonaro request to retrieve his passport, in March 2024, following an invitation from Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Gabriela Sá Pessoa and Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Unlike storing data on servers, which requires constant energy use, DNA can sit on a shelf for years without needing energy until that data is retrieved.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Officers blocked the entrances to neighborhood streets and turned away residents hoping to check on their homes, citing concerns that live gas lines and unpredictable fire conditions made any attempts to retrieve items too dangerous.
—Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieve
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For a small fee, Rasa’s screening tool provides clarity, and for as little as $250 per case, eligible clients can regain control of their future.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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While the Bills’ defense managed to hold Kansas City to a Harrison Butker 35-yard field goal, the Chiefs regained a 32-29 lead with 3:33 remaining.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Vladimir Putin keeps pushing back the deadline for his forces to fully recapture Kursk.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Tracy says that her various Facebook community groups and chats are filled with conversations about how to rebuild and recapture Altadena’s essence, its beauty, and its free-spirit vibe.—
Francine Kiefer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
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The analysis, according to Lewin, confirmed the shell casings recovered at the shooting scene were most likely fired from a 9mm handgun.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, sufficient sleep allows muscle tissue to recover between workouts and provides the energy needed to exercise.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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This approach empowers brands to reclaim control of their narrative while effectively engaging with their audiences.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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