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
The first baseman got back in the swing of things on the City Series stage Saturday, connecting for two long balls as the White Sox pummeled the Cubs 8-3 in front of a sellout crowd of 38,795 at Rate Field.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
The ref got back up, Gunther powerbombed Keys and pinned him for the win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt backstopped Minnesota to a 5-1 win in Game 3 at Grand Casino Arena, as the Wild got back in the series and now trail the best-of-seven 2-1.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
The Royals got back into the win column behind Isbel’s strong night.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Kash Mayfield got back on track Friday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Authorities ordered Farrug to put his hands up and to turn away from officers; however, Farrug refused and got back in the car, prompting officers to use a taser.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 2 May 2026
When the boyfriend returned, Delgado-Cordoba got back in the driver’s seat and drove away with the woman still inside.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Adell got back to the fence and pulled that one down.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
The ref got back up, Gunther powerbombed Keys and pinned him for the win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt backstopped Minnesota to a 5-1 win in Game 3 at Grand Casino Arena, as the Wild got back in the series and now trail the best-of-seven 2-1.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
The Royals got back into the win column behind Isbel’s strong night.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Kash Mayfield got back on track Friday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Authorities ordered Farrug to put his hands up and to turn away from officers; however, Farrug refused and got back in the car, prompting officers to use a taser.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 2 May 2026
When the boyfriend returned, Delgado-Cordoba got back in the driver’s seat and drove away with the woman still inside.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Adell got back to the fence and pulled that one down.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back
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Johnson retrieved a gas can from a tool shed in the backyard, doused Whitaker and the house with gasoline, lit a dish towel on fire, threw it at Whitaker and left, the attorney general's office said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Roy TsatokeHeather Allen Some miscellaneous items belonging to Roy were located in the McKinleyville residence and retrieved by Arcata PD.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Khartoum has largely been spared attacks by the RSF since it was recaptured by the Sudanese Armed Forces last year, but the capital has recently seen sporadic strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The inmates, whose ages ranged from 19 to 42, were all eventually recaptured by October.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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His two children, Athena Lee, 5, and Mateo Lee, 4, were also recovered in Mexico, authorities said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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“Got back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20back. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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