as in regains
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 retrieves
Similar to the aforementioned AI Copilot add-on, the chatbot retrieves answers from the knowledge base.
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PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
This is when the individual retrieves a memory as an act of will.
—Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Staff Scientist Silvia Pérez Lluch of the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona retrieves tissue samples for genome sequencing.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
The suspect then gets inside the car and retrieves a mini-Draco rifle and again begins to shoot towards the victims.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
For example, one agent collects customer intent, another retrieves account details and a third starts a refund while a fourth updates the CRM.
—Munil Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
If the system retrieves academic papers, responses might become more formal.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
That is until someone retrieves the ball from the hood and throws it, delighting the two.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
This is when the individual retrieves a memory as an act of will.
—Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Staff Scientist Silvia Pérez Lluch of the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona retrieves tissue samples for genome sequencing.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
The suspect then gets inside the car and retrieves a mini-Draco rifle and again begins to shoot towards the victims.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
For example, one agent collects customer intent, another retrieves account details and a third starts a refund while a fourth updates the CRM.
—Munil Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
If the system retrieves academic papers, responses might become more formal.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
That is until someone retrieves the ball from the hood and throws it, delighting the two.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieves
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While not a full-fledged continuation of the fantastic action show Lycoris Recoil, this series of shorts recaptures the other half of the 2022 girls-with-guns series.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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Kirtley says the setup currently recaptures about 96% of its energy input—sort of like how an EV uses regenerative braking to recharge a bit during a trip.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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On both page and stage, Benedict attends a party where Sophie is working, defends her against her lecherous employer, then whisks them both away to his cottage, where Benedict recovers from an injury sustained in the confrontation.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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That duo powered the Celtics to a loss to the Warriors in the 2022 Finals, and a victory over the Mavericks in the 2024 Finals, and should be contenders again once Tatum recovers from his Achilles injury.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The star motif threaded through All American F*ckboy—sometimes literally replacing letters—reclaims Americana on his own terms.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Getting plants from in-person plant swaps, neighborhood plant sales, and collectors’ groups on social media reclaims individuality.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Retrieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieves. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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