reattaining

verb

present participle of reattain
as in taking over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reattaining
  1. taking over
  2. occupying
  3. recapturing
  4. annexing
  5. accumulating
Verb
  • Geer worked regularly in regional theater for decades before taking over the role of Zeb from Edgar Bergen, who originated the role in The Homecoming.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Shapiro has been named the next Richard Rodgers dean and director of the drama division at the prestigious school, taking over starting in July 2027.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of taking over
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  • The ensemble cast brings distinct intensity to their respective roles, each occupying different positions within the film’s power dynamics.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Washburne Harris operated her own gallery, Harris Lieberman, before occupying senior roles at Pace and Marian Goodman.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of occupying
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 recapturing
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  • As part of the development, Third Coast RV LLC also went through the process of annexing 10 acres on the eastern side of the parcel into the town of Porter from Westchester Township.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Baun said that City Council previously identified this area back in the 2000s when council began annexing the BLM land and planned to annex the Avimor development, then called Spring Valley.
    — Noah Daly July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Definition of annexing
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  • But foodborne illnesses from other outbreaks are accumulating quickly, too.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The sales mark a sharp shift for a company whose strategy has long centered on accumulating—not selling—Bitcoin.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of accumulating
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“Reattaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reattaining. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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