as in to recapture
to get again in one's possession
our team regained the ball with just two minutes left on the clock
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Recent Examples of regain
Helping disabled people regain autonomy, building a device for consumers to play video games, or mitigating the singularity, a theoretical future in which artificial intelligence has surpassed human intelligence?
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
However, Dom kicked out and managed to regain the advantage.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
As the seconds ticked down in the second period, the Edmonton Oilers’ top line couldn’t make any headway to regain control of the puck from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
However, Dom kicked out and managed to regain the advantage.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
As the seconds ticked down in the second period, the Edmonton Oilers’ top line couldn’t make any headway to regain control of the puck from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regain
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Rourke was served with notice of eviction in December, with the landlords also looking to recapture $59,100 in unpaid rent for 2025.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prior to that Houck earned his first career All-Star nod in 2024 but will have a long road to recovery to recapture that form upon taking the mound again in 2027.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rescuers retrieved eight people alive and were searching for the missing still trapped after a huge mound of garbage and debris collapsed on them in the village of Binaliw in Cebu city, police said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bassett, Rinna and Rausch had to retrieve the cards, discuss who to murder and burn it in the breakfast room.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The defendants purchased at least 46 firearms between May 2024 and February 2025, most of which were the same make and model as the firearms recovered in the Dominican Republic, a press release on the charges said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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About $100,000 worth of handbags were recovered and returned to the victim, the police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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What unfolds is the hopeful and unforgettable story of an underdog team who comes together to galvanize their town, reclaim their way of life, and turn their shared grief into an unstoppable superpower.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jeffrey Meltzer, a therapist in Florida who works with people who never turn up on time, said some people who hate small talk fear arriving early, and others who feel they don’t have much control over their lives may try to reclaim a few minutes from responsibilities.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Regain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regain. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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