reacquire

verb

re·​ac·​quire (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r 

reacquired; reacquiring; reacquires

transitive verb

: 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 …

—Mark Lazerus

b

: to relocate and hold (something previously held) in a detector

The submarine slowed to reacquire the target.

—Tom Clancy

Synonyms of reacquire

• regain
• retrieve
• recapture
• recover

Examples of reacquire in a Sentence

the hockey team is hoping to reacquire the Stanley Cup this year

Recent Examples on the Web

The injuries to Thornton and Rice should mean additional opportunities for Jalen Royals, Cyrus Allen and the recently reacquired Justin Watson, who may be elevated from the practice squad. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

In 2020, the tribe reacquired land at Verona across the Feather River from Dos Rios Norte, which the federal government took into trust last year. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026

The Rams reacquired the speedy Atwell in a trade for running back Jarquez Hunter. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The Los Angeles Rams have reacquired veteran receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in a trade for running back Jarquez Hunter. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reacquire

• admire
• afire
• aspire
• backfire
• esquire
• expire
• haywire
• hellfire
• inquire
• inspire
• newswire
• perspire