as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
a law firm that has been involved in the retrieval of artworks that were plundered during the war
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Recent Examples of retrieval
The golden retriever showed off his bat retrieval skills and leads the team in head pats and belly rubs.
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
The document storage and retrieval provider surged 17% after earnings of $1.00 per share, excluding one-time items, in the first quarter, above analysts' average estimate of 66 cents per share, according to LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Understanding this distinction is crucial because, as S&P Global research notes, AI’s reasoning ability directly impacts its applicability in tasks like problem-solving, decision making and generating insights that go beyond simple data retrieval.
—Siobhan Hanna, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Over time, even the constant retrieval of sharp braid can create ruts or pitting that can ultimately lead to severance when the line is under pressure.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
The document storage and retrieval provider surged 17% after earnings of $1.00 per share, excluding one-time items, in the first quarter, above analysts' average estimate of 66 cents per share, according to LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Understanding this distinction is crucial because, as S&P Global research notes, AI’s reasoning ability directly impacts its applicability in tasks like problem-solving, decision making and generating insights that go beyond simple data retrieval.
—Siobhan Hanna, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Over time, even the constant retrieval of sharp braid can create ruts or pitting that can ultimately lead to severance when the line is under pressure.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieval
Noun
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In the streaming era, where every click has currency, fans are participants in this reclamation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 July 2025
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Spanning beyond physical protection and reclamation, indigo’s spiritual significance stems from pre-colonial Africa to the foundational heritage of Black people in the American South, as expounded by Imani Perry in her book, Black in Blues: How A Color Tells The Story of My People (2025).—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Families of those who have died from overdoses, those in recovery from substance use disorder and families of struggling individuals supported the legislation, according to Senate Democrats.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Having a sound plan for resilience, regardless of implementation phase, is a huge head start on recovery.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The Alliance school district would also not be subject to recapture, a process by which excess local revenue is shared with other districts.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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In addition to more per-student funding, a split would result in fewer dollars sent to the state as part of the recapture program.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieval. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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