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
An alliance of leading national Democratic groups is preparing a new effort this summer focused on driving voter engagement as the party tries to regain support following its defeats in 2024.
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Zak Hudak, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Sky regained gold in March with a win over Rhea Ripley.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Because many of the scenes are shot through windows or doorways, the camera can seem sympathetic to Agnes’s struggle to regain control.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
The camera and Internet connection were set up in case the Wild somehow regained a first-round pick and could welcome a new player virtually.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Zak Hudak, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Sky regained gold in March with a win over Rhea Ripley.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Because many of the scenes are shot through windows or doorways, the camera can seem sympathetic to Agnes’s struggle to regain control.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
The camera and Internet connection were set up in case the Wild somehow regained a first-round pick and could welcome a new player virtually.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regain
Verb
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Their run through the lesser lights of MLB has allowed the Dodgers to recapture the best record in baseball (54-32) – moving ahead of the Detroit Tigers, who were rained out Tuesday – and pull away in the NL West.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
2 July 2025
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Still, the chain isn’t firmly focused on collectibles, with management seeming intent on recapturing its meme stock mojo.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
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Jordan retrieved it as authorities watched, this time undetected.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Pictures from the Instagram video where the camera was retrieved after 10 years in the cave.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Their multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists have the knowledge and experience to support clients to cope, recover, and break free from mental illness.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Police recovered the keys to the SUV in the 600 block of Burr, court records state.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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As Aura begins dictating her every word and action, Poppy battles to reclaim her autonomy.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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But when a hidden connection between the women comes to light, Charlotte must confront the past to reclaim her future.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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“Regain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regain. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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