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 employee can input information about the machine and the error code that’s on display, and then retrieve detailed instructions on how to address the issue.
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John Kell, Fortune, 16 July 2025
According to Tom's Hardware, that drive also had the ability to automatically overwrite the contents of your storage with meaningless code so your original data couldn't be retrieved.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 July 2025
By retrieving relevant consumer information from platforms such as Adobe and Salesforce.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
According to police, the man was taken into custody and hospitalized in stable condition with a handgun retrieved from him.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
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John Kell, Fortune, 16 July 2025
According to Tom's Hardware, that drive also had the ability to automatically overwrite the contents of your storage with meaningless code so your original data couldn't be retrieved.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 July 2025
By retrieving relevant consumer information from platforms such as Adobe and Salesforce.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
According to police, the man was taken into custody and hospitalized in stable condition with a handgun retrieved from him.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieve
Verb
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The firm was created with the mission to help financially distressed individuals regain control of their lives.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Those lobsters must be returned to the sea when recaptured.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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The governor, a prolific fundraiser even in non-election years, last appeared in South Carolina in January 2024 to stump for Biden, who recaptured the state primary before dropping out after his June 2024 debate appearance against President Donald Trump.—
Lia Russell
Updated July 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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Police recovered a bloody rope, bungee cord, clothing, blankets and underpants from the crime scene, Kenny said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Leaders often move on to operational recovery while teams are still recovering emotionally.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Oasis’ greatest hits collection Time Flies… 1994-2009 reclaimed the top spot last week (July 11) as the band kicked off their Live ‘25 reunion tour.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
20 July 2025
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There’s a clear battle between the two to see who becomes the leading alternate if Jones can’t reclaim his spot.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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