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verb

ˈfech How to pronounce fetch (audio)
Definition of fetchnext
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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fetch

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noun (1)

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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fetch

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noun (2)

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
Verb
Luxury rentals are now fetching an average of $121 per square foot. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 But with Sex Lives now licensed to Netflix (on a non-exclusive basis, all three seasons remain on HBO Max), and NSFW available, the prospect is not that far fetched anymore. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 31 Aug. 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. — 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. — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fetch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch
  1. cost
  2. ruse
  3. replica
  4. bring
  5. scheme
  6. image
  7. trick
  8. twin
Verb
  • Madubuike is trying to return from a significant neck injury that cost him most of last season.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Growing Gap Between Revenue And Profitability Customer acquisition has always cost businesses money.
    — John Readman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of cost
Noun
  • There’s a fun bit when Green pulls her badge to walk Reacher out through the police cordon, pretending to have placed him under arrest, but the ruse doesn’t last long.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Patterson was accused of pretending to eat the same portion, and of feigning illness in an elaborate ruse to suggest she’d also been poisoned.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruse
Noun
  • Today, replicas of various degrees of accuracy are readily available.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After a project is complete, actors must sign off and be paid the equivalent of an in-person performance if their replica is used.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of replica
Verb
  • The Moon enters Aries and your 11th House of Friends, Community, and Future Plans, bringing energy to invitations, brainstorms, and shared goals.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Brooks Lee hit a two-run home run and Kody Clemens had a solo home run, bringing the Twins within 4-3.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bring
Noun
  • McNeal added that his second year in the offense has given him more confidence in the scheme and motivated him to get stronger to contribute in the run game.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While Simmons’ offensive scheme helped unlock FIU’s ground game last season, quarterbacks Keyone Jenkins and Joe Pesansky combined for 13 interceptions.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • Following Abloh’s death in November 2021, Kamara was appointed as art and image director and presented his first show, Spring/Summer 2023, in Paris that year.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The telescope’s first images are expected in the beginning months of 2027.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Treister had a smart sense of humor, often performing magic tricks for anyone who would come over to his home, his family said.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Layered background sighs, a resonant lead vocal, autumnal acoustic guitar flickers, synths both eerie and trippy—James has all his tricks on tap.
    — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of trick
Noun
  • But soaps demand evil twins, hence the Sybok of La’an’s imagination.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ben and Zack, his 10-year-old twins, also spent time on the ice.
    — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of twin

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“Fetch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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