REATTAINING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

reattaining

verb

present participle of reattain

as in taking over

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Many believe that the dynamic duo taking over the reins have the energy and training to take the company into the future.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of taking over

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Rivian Normal Factory, Illinois Rivian’s Normal, Illinois, factory is a major EV production hub occupying the former Mitsubishi Motors manufacturing complex.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Imai had pitched twice in the previous 19 days, occupying a roster spot while leaving his fellow relievers overexposed.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of occupying

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Now, the Rockaway Ocean Club will offer hotel rooms, a pool, and event spaces aimed at recapturing the spirit of the bathhouse's heyday nearly a century ago.

— Elle McLogan, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The first step in recapturing that kind of production is returning to the field.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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Israel hopes to expand its de facto borders, including by annexing as much as possible of historic Palestine, and to impose its writ by force across vast swaths of the region.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
This city was established in 2025 and is now asking its residents to consider annexing around 7,100 acres of surrounding land, including state and private property.

— August 17, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

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The continent is releasing higher levels of mercury into the ocean and marine ecosystem because of climate change, and the toxic metal is accumulating in the region’s wildlife, causing health problems in the food chain.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
This policy may be funded over a period aligned with the mortgage term, while accumulating cash value.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

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