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,
3 July 2026
As Democrats try to regain control of the House, appealing to moderate voters will require a balancing act, Moore says.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 July 2026
Lester expressed hope that Bregman can overcome this period and regain his All-Star form, drawing a parallel to his own successful turnaround with the Cubs.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In foreign policy, too, the democracies need to regain self-confidence—and back democratic allies against forces that threaten our systems and values.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
As Democrats try to regain control of the House, appealing to moderate voters will require a balancing act, Moore says.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 July 2026
Lester expressed hope that Bregman can overcome this period and regain his All-Star form, drawing a parallel to his own successful turnaround with the Cubs.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In foreign policy, too, the democracies need to regain self-confidence—and back democratic allies against forces that threaten our systems and values.
—
Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regain
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The user’s second-largest bet is a $61,000 wager that Ukraine will recapture Crimea by the end of the year, an outcome the market believes has only a 12% chance of occurring.
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How Many Calories Rucking Burns The calorie math is what hooks many newcomers, particularly men in their 40s trying to recapture lost ground.
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Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited.
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The police report details a harrowing scene where Bland instructed one of the children in the home to retrieve a knife, but the child claimed to not know why.
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Authorities say electrical service in La Guaira has recovered to roughly 90%, while more than 5 million liters of water have been distributed across affected areas.
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Home prices nationwide have surged since 2012, a year that saw the nation recovering from the Great Recession.
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With the win and Cleveland’s 6-3 loss to the Texas Rangers, the Sox (44-39) reclaimed sole possession of first place in the American League Central.
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Through chalance, daters are, in a deeper sense, reclaiming their agency.
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“Regain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regain. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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