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
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Sorrells said that the psychologist who conducted the exam believes Rodriguez Singh will regain competency in the foreseeable future.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 15 May 2026
The 31-year-old veteran hopes to regain some confidence with the puck after totaling 35 points (14 goals, 21 assists) in 75 games for the Hawks this past season.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Will Jayden Daniels regain his status as one of the NFL’s best young quarterbacks?
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Sorrells said that the psychologist who conducted the exam believes Rodriguez Singh will regain competency in the foreseeable future.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 15 May 2026
The 31-year-old veteran hopes to regain some confidence with the puck after totaling 35 points (14 goals, 21 assists) in 75 games for the Hawks this past season.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Will Jayden Daniels regain his status as one of the NFL’s best young quarterbacks?
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regain
Verb
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Per the logline, in The Hawk Lonnie Hawkins, (Ferrell) 2004’s number one golfer, struggles on the back nine of his career to recapture his magic.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Still, the 49ers have been trying to recapture their youth, with an 11-man draft class last year — every draftee remains on the roster — and an eight-man class last month.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Argentine investigators trudging through mud to retrieve the dead rats declined to speak to journalists about their work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Customers are given a pickup window to retrieve their pints from the shop on either Friday or Saturday.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The economy recovered by the late 1990s, with the military reinvesting its profits into the country to support hospitals, education and government food rations.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Rudy Giuliani, 81, is recovering from a severe case of viral pneumonia that led him into a coma in early May.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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If outdoor dining is being ruined by buzzing pests, the Gootop bug zapper may be the easiest way to reclaim your outdoor space (and your cheeseburger)!—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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This effectively revoked the rights of artists to reclaim their copyright for works after 35 years have passed since the rights were first granted to the record label that recorded their work.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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“Regain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regain. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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