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
Republicans hold a 53-47 seat majority in the Senate, but Democrats are working to regain control of the chamber in the November midterm elections.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 June 2026
If Democrats regain control of the House this fall, DeGette could lead one of the most powerful subcommittees in Congress.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Democrats consider the Maine race crucial to regain the Senate.
—Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 June 2026
If Democrats regain control of the House this fall, DeGette could lead one of the most powerful subcommittees in Congress.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Democrats consider the Maine race crucial to regain the Senate.
—Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regain
Verb
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Real Mojo was founded in 2018 by Dee Siazon, who wanted to recapture a taste of her youth.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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While receiving medical treatment, police say Talley retrieved a gun from underneath a blanket and shot both officers before attempting to escape custody.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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An exasperated Tomás enters the thicket himself to retrieve, among other items, Liam’s boot, and doesn’t emerge until the next day—not screaming, but fundamentally changed.—
Nora Biette-Timmons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This week, Becerra ordered Lee to file a brief under seal by Monday informing the judge of her plans to sue third parties with the aim of recovering money for investors and distributing it fairly among them.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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The last such streak for domestic exploration was in mid-2022, when energy demand began to recover from pandemic-era lockdowns.—
Emma Sanchez,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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How to reclaim the lost art of apprenticeship and put in the work that’s needed to reach our highest potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The ability to disconnect intentionally from these overwhelming stimuli—to reclaim one’s focus, clarity, and feeling of immediacy—has become rare and precious.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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“Regain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regain. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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