regroup
verb
re·group
(ˌ)rē-ˈgrüp 
regrouped; regrouping; regroups
: to form into a new grouping
regroup military forces
1
: to reorganize (as after a setback) for renewed activity
2
: to alter the tactical formation of a military force
Examples of regroup in a Sentence
Members of the search party will regroup in the morning.
The general regrouped his forces after the retreat.
Let's regroup and try this again.
Wait a minute. I need to regroup.
The coach called a time-out to give his players time to regroup.
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But these emotions can block us from regrouping and trying again.
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Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, CNBC, 2 July 2025
The video resonated with many brides who understood the experience of plans falling apart and having to regroup with a smile – and perhaps a few tears.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 28 June 2025
The Iranians have time to regroup, and respond when the heat is lower.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 June 2025
Newsom’s high-profile resistance also comes at a key point for the party, as Democrats regroup after a devastating election last year, noted California Democratic strategist Steven Maviglio.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 21 June 2025
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Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, CNBC, 2 July 2025
The video resonated with many brides who understood the experience of plans falling apart and having to regroup with a smile – and perhaps a few tears.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 28 June 2025
The Iranians have time to regroup, and respond when the heat is lower.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 June 2025
Newsom’s high-profile resistance also comes at a key point for the party, as Democrats regroup after a devastating election last year, noted California Democratic strategist Steven Maviglio.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for regroup
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“Regroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regroup. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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regroup
verb
re·group
(ˈ)rē-ˈgrüp
: to form into a new group
in order to subtract 129 from 531 regroup 531 into 5 hundreds, 2 tens, and 11 ones
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