as in to cost
to have a price of
those old toys that we tossed away are now fetching big bucks as antiques
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as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
his latest fetch to win back his girlfriend smacks of desperation
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as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another
with its standard assortment of chain stores and central food court, the new mall is pretty much the fetch of 1,000 other malls
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Recent Examples of fetch
Dave Skretta,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
This Mondial, produced just a year after the Bring a Trailer example, fetched a little under four times the price, or $123,000.
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Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
David Szondy
may 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Retrievers, initially bred for hunting, enjoy hiking and playing fetch, says Joey Morris, animal behaviorist and dog trainer at OverWatch K9 Academy.
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Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Most stickers are not valuable by themselves, though older ones — such as the debuts of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo — can fetch hundreds of dollars.
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Dave Skretta,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
This Mondial, produced just a year after the Bring a Trailer example, fetched a little under four times the price, or $123,000.
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Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Noun
However, for the beginner or someone who just wants to set it up on a tripod and record a day in the park playing fetch with the dog, the price tag is definitely appealing.
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David Szondy
may 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Retrievers, initially bred for hunting, enjoy hiking and playing fetch, says Joey Morris, animal behaviorist and dog trainer at OverWatch K9 Academy.
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Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch
Verb
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Custom built tents can cost up to $1 million, according to a Vogue article on the trend.
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Jennifer Lopez's love don't cost a thing, but her heartbreak has been invaluable.
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At face value, a $10 million rental is an exorbitant fee for a ruse.
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Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
Noun
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The left is reserved for Mediheal, the Korean brand behind the viral Madecassoside Blemish toner pads, with a larger-than-life replica of the cyan box sitting next to the window.
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Patrons can enjoy a piece of birthday cake and sign a giant replica of the Declaration of Independence, according to the Arkansas Heritage webpage for the event.
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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The ceremony, which brought both families together, was officiated by family friend Adam Sandler.
Noun
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The Empire State Building frequently switches up its lighting scheme to commemorate special events throughout the year.
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The other company whose shares were manipulated in the scheme, E-Waste, had an even higher market cap at some point, despite being nothing more than a shell company.
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Cops released an image of him aboard the bus wearing a white hoodie and are asking the public’s help tracking him down.
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Some satellite images even show evidence of fire damage, consistent with reports of firefighters supporting the emergency response.
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The trick is to widen your view deliberately, one angle at a time, because each new angle surfaces buyers the last one missed.
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Now, as heat waves wash over cities from London to Palm Springs, people are embracing this tried-and-true trick with the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad.
Noun
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An Apple Valley woman who was pregnant with twins died in a crash Saturday.
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Then there’s the deeper penetration of digital twins (virtual factory replicas).
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“Fetch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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