RETRIEVE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

retrieve

verb

ri-ˈtrēv

Definition of retrieve

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 Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey led the prehistoric revival, which revolved around a top-secret quest to retrieve the DNA of dinosaurs to create a miracle drug. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026 Their methods overlap, and both emphasize content that systems can understand, retrieve, and attribute. — Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Every week, someone had to physically retrieve the cards, download the images, and sift through them by hand — a process that could take weeks or even months. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 The toddler apparently became trapped while trying to retrieve them. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retrieve

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That rapid response helped reduce the risk of temporary flash blindness and retinal burns while allowing pilots to regain outside visibility once the flash had passed.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Experts say that the Yemeni rebel group saw an opportunity to regain some of its losses during the Iran war.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of regain

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They were being recovered with the assistance of Phoenix police homicide unit when Benavidez spoke with reporters.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days, but the illness can be severe or even life-threatening in some people, including young children, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems.

— Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

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Meanwhile there are several competitive House races this year that will help decide whether Republicans hold their slim majority or Democrats reclaim the chamber.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
In recent years, Black artists like Shaboozey and Beyoncé have helped reclaim space for Black voices in country music.

— Malik Davis, VIBE.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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