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reacquired

verb

past tense of reacquire
as in regained
to get again in one's possession the hockey team is hoping to reacquire the Stanley Cup this year

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  1. recaptured
  2. retrieved
  3. recovered
Verb
  • Shares also recaptured its 200-day moving average and safely moved above it — all signs of a major trend change.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Victoria’s Secret under CEO Hillary Super has doubled down on its authority as the go-to destination for bras and bra fittings—and recaptured some aughts nostalgia—riding that strategy to four consecutive quarters of growth.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of recaptured
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  • Daniel Vizcarra said a local golfer spotted the girl’s body floating down the Dominguez Channel on Tuesday and it was retrieved by deputies and firefighters.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The knife was retrieved after investigators obtained a search warrant.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of retrieved
Verb
  • Some production could be recovered once fields dry, making a rebound in Brazilian sugar content or faster harvesting one of the clearest downside risks to prices.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Broncos’ special teams unit recovered a punt in the first half that led directly to a 38-yard receiving touchdown from junior running back Sire Gaines.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of recovered
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