as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
the hockey team is hoping to reacquire the Stanley Cup this year
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Recent Examples of reacquire
Fitzpatrick, who previously left the Dolphins due to a toxic environment under former head coach Brian Flores, was reacquired in a trade involving Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith, yet his current stance on the move remains unclear.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
After facing the Pirates last week at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals made an All-Star break deal with the Pittsburgh organization, reacquiring infielder Adam Frazier in exchange for infield prospect Cam Devanney.
Frazier, 33, was an integral part of the Royals last season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
As the collaboration grows to help Nations reacquire and maintain their own buffalo herds, backers are working to rethink conservation from a cultural perspective, Thompson said.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
By reacquiring their own 2026 pick, Indiana also eliminates any Stepien Rule complications and regains control over a valuable future asset, especially with Haliburton expected to miss significant time next season.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
After facing the Pirates last week at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals made an All-Star break deal with the Pittsburgh organization, reacquiring infielder Adam Frazier in exchange for infield prospect Cam Devanney.
Frazier, 33, was an integral part of the Royals last season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
As the collaboration grows to help Nations reacquire and maintain their own buffalo herds, backers are working to rethink conservation from a cultural perspective, Thompson said.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
By reacquiring their own 2026 pick, Indiana also eliminates any Stepien Rule complications and regains control over a valuable future asset, especially with Haliburton expected to miss significant time next season.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacquire
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fogerty’s battles in and out of court over the years to try to regain control of his music were a frequent topic of the speeches during the event, not least of all his own.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Again, with an inside-out forehand that had Osaka down on one knee trying to retrieve it.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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In an effort to help the group retrieve it, Guy encounters William Fitchner’s Jasper, a mysterious American who has quietly assumed control and influence over the Talamasca’s London Motherhouse.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The team will be heading to Mexico, Canada and the United States to try and recapture the form and fervour of 2024, when James galvanised a nation, taking the squad to the World Cup quarter-finals.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement The capture in Goa Given his previous experience with the criminal, Zende was assigned to lead the operation to recapture him.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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An officer, named as Officer A in the latest release, was injured in the shootout and is currently recovering in the hospital.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The rally ended with Nick Bosa pushing Seattle offensive tackle Abe Lucas into Darnold, forcing a fumble, which Bosa recovered.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Reacquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacquire. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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