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

That rapid response helped reduce the risk of temporary flash blindness and retinal burns while allowing pilots to regain outside visibility once the flash had passed. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Experts say that the Yemeni rebel group saw an opportunity to regain some of its losses during the Iran war. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

However, Olsen-Lane spent months working with doctors and the hospital’s rehab team and was eventually able to regain movement and mobility. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

The Senate race is expected to be a tough battle that Democrats see as a must-win to regain control of the chamber from Republicans. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026