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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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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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
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Guided climbs fetch six-figure sums and Base Camp, at an elevation of 17,598 feet, has become a tourist attraction.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
From tug-of-war and indoor fetch to puzzle toys and hide-and-seek, these games offer physical and cognitive engagement without stepping out the door.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
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The idea that organ donations might arise from a Rose Parade float — or other avenues for public outreach — isn’t far fetched.
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This Great Dane made flannel look fetch.
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More 2025 to 2024 Charlotte grocery comparisons Overall, most items in our shopping cart cost more than in 2024.—
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The first research and innovation building is projected to cost up to $260 million, and the university had already begun some pre-construction activities, McCuistion said.—
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Made from durable and shock-absorbing materials, this sturdy and compact charger can power up to six devices at the same time, bringing an iPhone 15 back to 65 percent power in just 30 minutes.—
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Hogan said bringing his children to the protest was a way to teach them civic engagement outside the classroom.—
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“Fetch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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