Synonyms of regain

regain

verb

ri-ˈgān 

as in to recapture

to get again in one's possession

our team regained the ball with just two minutes left on the clock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recapture
• retrieve
• recover
• reclaim
• retake
• reacquire
• get back
• repossess
• recoup
• replenish
• re-collect
• recruit
• redeem
• rescue
• repurchase

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• misplace
• mislay

Example Sentences

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. — 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