reattain

Definition of reattainnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reattain
Verb
  • In a darkly comic turn, the father hopes to regain enough weight post-surgery to pummel his ex-wife’s divorce lawyer.
    Anna Mebel, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But Nyong’o delicately keeps her tears at bay, beautifully reflecting the confidence and mettle that A begins to regain by play’s end.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of repeatedly paying to recapture attention, brands build familiarity through everyday interactions.
    Drew Holmgreen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Undergraduate education, credentialing, scientific research, professionalization, and coming of age still occupy the same campuses.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
  • One of the Heuers’ next-door neighbors, however, occupies more of a middle ground.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
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
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“Reattain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reattain. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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