GOT BACK Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

got back

verb

past tense of get back

as in retrieved

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 got back For several reasons, each would end up unsuccessful until a familiar agency got back involved. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 The Rams got back on the board in the second quarter with a short Jarman touchdown pass to Malakaii Haliburton, and Lake Mary looked to be rolling, up 17-3 at half time. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 When Vera got back to the office after doing his naloxone rounds, there were three men waiting for him. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026 After a 9-14 June and 6-6 start to July, the Braves got back to their winning ways after the All-Star break by taking their first two series. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 24 July 2026 In the fifth inning, the 23-year-old rookie infielder hit a foul ball that ricocheted directly into his groin, dropped to his knees in the batter's box, then got back up and reached first base with a hit on the very next pitch. — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026 Royal got back into his car, backed out and started to leave. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026 Even though he was hit several times, the trooper was able to return fire before the suspect got back in the truck and fled, according to Fifield. — Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 10 July 2026 In a clip posted in February 2023, the boys got back to their roots and inquired about the full story of how their parents (now divorced) met. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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The family was in the middle of a cookout when Silvia arrived, and after an unsuccessful attempt to reconcile, authorities said Silvia retrieved the shotgun from his truck and shot the two women.

— CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Val’s introduction come by way of a carjacking that sees Sugar’s baby blue 1966 Chevrolet Corvette stolen and then quickly and conveniently retrieved by Val, who just so happens to be standing nearby when the theft happened.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of retrieved

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The Associated Press BEIJING -- China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reported Wednesday, as the country seeks to advance its space program.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
After a prolonged siege and fighting, the British recaptured Delhi and brutally suppressed the rebellion.

— Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of recaptured

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Once they are recovered, the remains are often sun-bleached, scavenged and without any recognizable features, Kaplan said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Connecticut State Police reportedly recovered identifying information, documents, drivers’ licenses, personal identifying information and banking information of almost 40 people, according to court records.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026