reattain

verb

Definition of reattainnext
as in to regain

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  1. regain
  2. recapture
  3. occupy
  4. reacquire
Verb
  • That rapid response helped reduce the risk of temporary flash blindness and retinal burns while allowing pilots to regain outside visibility once the flash had passed.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Experts say that the Yemeni rebel group saw an opportunity to regain some of its losses during the Iran war.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of regain
Verb
  • The first step in recapturing that kind of production is returning to the field.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Because buyers assume the risk of the IRS disallowing or recapturing the credit, corporate buyers demand strict indemnity.
    — Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of recapture
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  • Israeli forces currently occupy more than half of Gaza, in the east and south of the territory.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Some occupy the farmhouses on the lower slope, overlooking the cobbled courtyard and Mediterranean herb gardens, while others are slightly further up and offer panoramic views of the Panzano valley.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of occupy
Verb
  • The problem is, which this case so well illustrates, that to the extent that the debtor has the ability reacquire the assets then potentially so does a creditor.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • With big minutes set for high-scoring wings like Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram — or Kawhi Leonard if Toronto’s trade to reacquire him goes through — Graves’ role will be defined by him doing all of the little things.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Definition of reacquire
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