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
In the sixth inning, Braves stars Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna blasted a pair of home runs to help Atlanta get back in the game.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
By May, Newcastle had won the Carabao Cup and got back into the Champions League and the fans celebrated a generational achievement.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2025
With that being said, Miami is still hoping to get back to the playoffs this season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Hopefully, the extra rest over the All-Star break will help Clark get back to full health and on the court.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
By May, Newcastle had won the Carabao Cup and got back into the Champions League and the fans celebrated a generational achievement.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2025
With that being said, Miami is still hoping to get back to the playoffs this season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Hopefully, the extra rest over the All-Star break will help Clark get back to full health and on the court.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get back
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In one proof-of-concept, the researchers retrieved Bluetooth link keys from a headphone’s memory.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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When the alien craft crash-landed, Wendy volunteered to retrieve the cargo, only to find carnage within.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
17 July 2025
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The firm was created with the mission to help financially distressed individuals regain control of their lives.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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As the team looks to recapture a lead in the American League East division and ultimately return to the World Series this fall, its shopping list includes relievers, a third baseman and a starting pitcher capable of slotting in alongside Max Fried, Carlos Rodon and, eventually, Luis Gil.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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In November 2022, Ukraine recaptured the western bank during its counteroffensive when Russian forces abandoned the city of Kherson.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Police recovered a bloody rope, bungee cord, clothing, blankets and underpants from the crime scene, Kenny said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Leaders often move on to operational recovery while teams are still recovering emotionally.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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