regained; regaining
1
: to gain (something) anew : to get (something) again : recover
She regained her health/strength.
I regained my footing/balance.
struggling to regain his composure
pulled ahead to regain the lead
Some of them regained the weight they had lost.
… was still alive and slowly regaining consciousness.—
Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson… managed to regain control of the airplane and execute a successful landing …—Peter Katz
Peter Katz2
: to get back to (something) : to reach (something) again
After a prolonged struggle to regain the ridge, during which the only assistance my partners could offer was a tight rope, I crawled back along the path I had so recently chiseled …—Jeff Lowe
Jeff Lowe… one of them was unhorsed and then, when out of view, regained his saddle.—Daniel J. Boorstin
Daniel J. BoorstinExamples of regain in a Sentence
our team regained the ball with just two minutes left on the clock
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Puig, a soccer standout with Division I college prospects, is still regaining basic motor skills.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York would likely become the first Black House Speaker, if Democrats regain control of the House.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 8 June 2026
If Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives, Larson’s hard work will place him in a key leadership position overseeing Social Security.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York would likely become the first Black House Speaker, if Democrats regain control of the House.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 8 June 2026
If Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives, Larson’s hard work will place him in a key leadership position overseeing Social Security.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
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“Regain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regain. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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