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
Khloé's reluctance to get back in the dating game has been a major topic of conversation on this season of The Kardashians.
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Julia Moore, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Guiding these young people to get back on track is life changing, for them, their families and our communities.
—Larry Covino, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
Over the next three years, Hauser was on a half-dozen episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210, portraying J. Jay Jones, a bounty hunter who worked with Luke Perry's character Dylan to get back the fortune that had been stolen from him.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
It isn’t known when the officers could be cleared to get back on the job.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
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Julia Moore, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Guiding these young people to get back on track is life changing, for them, their families and our communities.
—Larry Covino, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
Over the next three years, Hauser was on a half-dozen episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210, portraying J. Jay Jones, a bounty hunter who worked with Luke Perry's character Dylan to get back the fortune that had been stolen from him.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
It isn’t known when the officers could be cleared to get back on the job.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back
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When the modest vehicles reach their target, the emergency teams onboard work quickly to retrieve Captain Sam Walker (Kate Mara) from the vessel.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 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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Just before her head reached the Hot Topics table, Sara Haines reached over to help her colleague regain composure, while the Ghost actress enthusiastically hit her iconic bell to signal for further help in detonating the conversation before things moved on.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Hawkeyes will face No. 11 Murray State (25-7), aiming to recapture some of last year’s magic.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Notre Dame hopes to recapture that magic and go on a run to its first Final Four since 2019.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The specimens were all recovered from the Kachin region of northern Myanmar.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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According to court filings, a trove of evidence was recovered from Johnson's phone, including text messages, a Facebook page, CashApp history, emails discussing sales and even pedigrees for the dogs.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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