How to Use fetch in a Sentence

fetch

1 of 2 verb
Definition of fetchnext
Synonyms for fetchnext
  • Rescuers sent a helicopter to fetch the men who’d stayed back on the beach.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 May 2023
  • The scalp of a male Native American could fetch two and a half times this amount.
    — Christoph Strobel, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2023
  • No one is going to ask it to play fetch or figure out what to do with all the fennel in the fridge.
    — David Berreby, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The two made for a fetching pair, silver fox and gray bunny.
    — Vulture, 14 Mar. 2023
  • But then, on the first day, somebody came to fetch me for a meeting with Guy in his trailer.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Tim watched from the truck, doubtful, as his twin sons fetched tools for their uncle and took over the lighting.
    — Melina Mara, Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Siamese topped the list of purebred cats that fetched most frequently.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Play non-aggressive games such as fetch rather than tug-of-war.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The price these shoes fetched could be just a warm up for sneaker collectors, though.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2023
  • She was found, rescued, fetched out into the dizzying light: St. Azed of Alquaréz!
    — Cynthia Ozick, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Apr. 2023
  • Soon robots might be able to help around the house, doing simple chores and fetching items.
    — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2023
  • Playing the medium is Michelle Yeoh, who sports a fetching salt-and-pepper bob.
    — Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023
  • For dogs that love fetch, a toy like the Chew King Fetch Balls will provide hours of entertainment.
    — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • As for what this purple monster will now fetch, well, that’s anyone’s guess.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2023
  • If the book fetches that much, its owners will make a sizable profit.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2023
  • George and Amal Clooney were recently spotted out and about with a fetching new friend!
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Advertisement The current team (5-9) stands to fetch a top-10 draft slot.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Memphis’ reserve big man Xavier Tillman, a free agent at the end of the year, fetched the Grizzlies a pair of second-round picks from Boston.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
  • In 1705, the year that David celebrated his eighth birthday, his father stepped out to fetch some goat’s milk and dropped dead.
    — David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The yellow spyder is one of the rarest examples of the vehicle and, based on early bidding, looks set to fetch a hefty sum.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Another question to ponder is what the Rockets think this young core can fetch.
    — Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Back in those days, a basic Prevost Marathon sold for about $1 million, and could fetch far more depending on the bells and whistles.
    — Jo Becker, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Many homes in the city face Torrance, missing many of the ocean views featured elsewhere on the peninsula, but still fetch prices north of $5 million.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2023
  • Little Muffin loves to play ball and fetch and is a happy, spunky, and energetic girl.
    — The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2023
  • There are two large decks, one outside the kitchen for easy-breezy barbecues and the other positioned to take in a fetching view of one of the many scenic bends in the bayou.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Many trawlers live on the edge of poverty, and exotic species, even those that shouldn’t be harvested, can fetch higher prices.
    — Juma Adero, The New Yorker, 26 July 2023
  • The piano was sold for $2.2 million, while the handwritten lyrics for the tune fetched $1.7 million, Sotheby's said following the sale.
    — Clare Fisher, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • His paintings and sculptures tend to fetch between $1 million and $5 million each).
    — Pablo Helguera, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Back in those days, a basic Prevost Marathon sold for about a million dollars, and could fetch far more depending on the bells and whistles.
    — Julie Tate, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The device can take Alexa voice assistant commands, tell you live sports scores, play music, fetch weather reports, or operate compatible smart home devices.
    — Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024
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fetch

2 of 2 noun
  • The fetch is the length of open water over which the wind blows.
    — Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2020
  • The longer the fetch, the more time there is to suck up warm water along the way.
    — Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The longer the fetch, the more time the cold, dry air mass has to suck up warm water along the way.
    — Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Take a trip to the dog park, go on a long walk, or play fetch in the backyard.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022
  • For pups who love to play fetch, pick up a fun toy like the Chuckit!
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 4 Dec. 2021
  • Toulah loves to play fetch with a ball and lives for treats, but dislikes the doorbell.
    — cleveland, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion teamed up on a new song that is so fetch.
    — Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Nalu was chest-deep in a lake, playing fetch when Marciano went to the edge of the lake to get her feet wet.
    — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Reviewers say their cats love to play fetch with them and bat them across the floor.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2022
  • But there’s more to being a pet owner than belly rubs and games of fetch.
    — Laura Lajiness, House Beautiful, 6 Jan. 2021
  • Marciano soon spotted a dark shadow in the lake as the pair played fetch, which turned out to be a gator about six feet long.
    — David Aaro, Fox News, 22 Sep. 2021
  • This fetch of drier air makes low to mid-90s a bit lower-sweat than usual.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2023
  • This can mean walking around the neighborhood, playing fetch in the yard, or going to the dog park.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Initially, the plan was to launch a fetch rover, along with a Sample Retrieval Lander, in the mid-2020s.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Dec. 2022
  • This means less time scratching and more time going on walks and playing fetch.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Or a dog can bring a little distraction with a bid for a game of fetch or a walk outside.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Decent lake effect snow bands could setup with the right fetch of wind and cold air as a result.
    — Haley Brink and Tyler Mauldin, CNN, 27 Nov. 2021
  • Dogs aren’t the only pets that like to play fetch—some cats do too, according to new research.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The fetch rover will find these samples and, like a cosmic game of pick-up-sticks, grab them, stow them, and then return them to the lander.
    — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2022
  • Her favorite way of getting her energy out is to run back and forth and play fetch.
    — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Mother cats will bring their kittens prey items, but both male and female cats seem to play fetch.
    — Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Wanda loves tennis balls, playing fetch, and long hikes (but not getting caught in the rain).
    — Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 1 June 2023
  • This fetch of warm air from near the Gulf of Mexico not only is a better source for smoke-free but warmer air.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
  • However, the Ubisoft-esque map that's filled with fetch and dungeon quests that opens up to even more of the same wears on you after a while.
    — Chris Stobing, PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Looking for something that can withstand hours of fetch?
    — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The waves produced are dependent upon three main factors: the strength of the storm, its duration and the size of its wind fetch.
    — Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2020
  • Ariel has been playing fetch like a champ since kittenhood.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2023
  • So, any changes in the wind direction can drastically change the fetch over the water.
    — Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The weekend’s other new release couldn’t make fetch happen.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Other options: one-on-one cuddle/story time, fetch, toy time.
    — Matt Keenan, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024

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