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
Johnson got the scoring started early with an eagle on the par-5 second hole to get back to even par.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
If Bybee can give the Razorbacks a couple of more scoreless innings, the bats have the potential to get back into this game.
Georgia 6, Arkansas 2 — Middle 4th Inning
Arkansas could not capitalize on Cam Kozeal's leadoff walk.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
The Amateur stars Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne, along with director James Hawes, are ready to get back in the field and turn their espionage thriller into a franchise.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Mixson took three months of cardiac rehab three times a week after the surgery in order to get back to his regular exercise routine.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
If Bybee can give the Razorbacks a couple of more scoreless innings, the bats have the potential to get back into this game.
Georgia 6, Arkansas 2 — Middle 4th Inning
Arkansas could not capitalize on Cam Kozeal's leadoff walk.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
The Amateur stars Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne, along with director James Hawes, are ready to get back in the field and turn their espionage thriller into a franchise.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Mixson took three months of cardiac rehab three times a week after the surgery in order to get back to his regular exercise routine.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back
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The Titanic’s owner, the White Star Line, chartered the Mackay-Bennett, a steamer normally used for repairing trans-Atlantic telegraph cables, to retrieve as many bodies as possible.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The rotor of the helicopter from last week's deadly crash has been retrieved from the Hudson River, four days after the devastating accident that killed all six people on board, according to a statement from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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While college basketball’s hiatus should help the UFL recapture some casual fans, the Week 3 slate will run headlong into the ratings juggernaut that is the Masters on CBS.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hollow Knight Countless games have attempted to recapture the magic of Dark Souls since its auspicious release in 2012, but none have gone about it quite like Hollow Knight.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 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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Griffin spent most of the 2024-25 season recovering from an ACL tear suffered last January and averaged less than seven minutes per game during UConn’s championship run, but the time couldn’t have mattered less to Griffin.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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