reacquire
verb
re·ac·quire
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r 
reacquired; reacquiring; reacquires
: to acquire again: such as
a
: to regain as one's own
reacquired the rights to the movie
(sports) … returns to Chicago this fall, reacquired in a stunning trade …—
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b
: to relocate and hold (something previously held) in a detector
The submarine slowed to reacquire the target.—Tom Clancy
Tom ClancyExamples of reacquire in a Sentence
the hockey team is hoping to reacquire the Stanley Cup this year
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The New York Mets have reacquired versatile infielder Zack Short, claiming him off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
First, the Yankees would have to have interest in reacquiring a pitcher who left the team on poor terms in 2022.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
The company recently reacquired the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel, the city’s tallest hotel that was also built by Portman in the 1970s.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
After three and a half seasons with the Twins, the Astros reacquired Correa at last year’s trade deadline.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
First, the Yankees would have to have interest in reacquiring a pitcher who left the team on poor terms in 2022.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
The company recently reacquired the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel, the city’s tallest hotel that was also built by Portman in the 1970s.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
After three and a half seasons with the Twins, the Astros reacquired Correa at last year’s trade deadline.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reacquire
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“Reacquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reacquire. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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