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
So, for Orbán, as well, the visit of Netanyahu offers the chance to get back to basics and exploit a certain inferiority complex among Hungarians, Márton Gergely, editor of independent news weekly HVG, told CNN.
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Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Conversely, Williams has been to just one Elite Eight in his career (12 years ago) and hasn’t gotten back there since.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
Profar was expected to be a key piece of a Braves squad in 2025 looking to get back to a deep postseason run after a disappointing early exit in each of the last three years.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The 37-year-old Serb was eager to get back on track after three consecutive losses, his worst stretch since 2018.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Conversely, Williams has been to just one Elite Eight in his career (12 years ago) and hasn’t gotten back there since.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
Profar was expected to be a key piece of a Braves squad in 2025 looking to get back to a deep postseason run after a disappointing early exit in each of the last three years.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The 37-year-old Serb was eager to get back on track after three consecutive losses, his worst stretch since 2018.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back
Verb
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The boxes have automatic alert functions that contact emergency responders when a child is left inside so they can be retrieved quickly.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Since recapturing the White House and both chambers of Congress, Republicans have largely been able to implement their agenda, but concerns are emerging as Democrats aim to exploit possible weaknesses that could either reinforce or disrupt the president’s winning streak.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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No studies reported mortality or lasting harm as a direct result of gastric lavage, and some even confirmed survival through short-term monitoring and recapture studies.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 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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The markets quickly recovered and closed slightly lower at the end of the day.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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