get back

VERB

regain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

recoup recover

WEAK

reclaim repossess retrieve salvage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lose

WEAK

depart go away leave miss pass

VERB

return

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come back come home revert

WEAK

arrive home reappear revisit turn back

Antonyms

WEAK

depart go away leave lose miss pass

Example Sentences

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She said over and over that she was going to get back into music, but life kept getting in the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

"They made the press credentials that we fought so hard to get back meaningless."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"So I'm back to normal in terms of everyday living. I've just got to get back to rugby protocol."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It would help you get back on your feet if you have little other savings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

She was up instantly, clambering and working to get back up on top of the ice next to the hole.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen