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
Weekly physiotherapy sessions became part of their routine, and to their relief, Manolo began to regain a bit of strength.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The effects of an introvert hangover last until the person has spent enough time alone to recharge their social battery and regain their energy.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The Republican Party is trying to maintain control of the House by gaining more seats, while the Democratic Party is looking to regain control of the lower chamber in Congress.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The effects of an introvert hangover last until the person has spent enough time alone to recharge their social battery and regain their energy.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The Republican Party is trying to maintain control of the House by gaining more seats, while the Democratic Party is looking to regain control of the lower chamber in Congress.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regain
Verb
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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By late January, the last four escapees were recaptured after being lured back into captivity by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In aerial footage shared by ABC affiliate KABC, crew members can be seen attempting to retrieve the victim’s body from the tall tree.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even if Elizabeth recovered, the odds were stacked against her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Bengals then lined up for a desperation onside kick and, thanks to the slightest of touches off a Bears player’s foot, managed to recover the ball to get possession back.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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All of the structures showcase reclaimed materials and vintage pieces, with items like antler mirrors and bearskin rugs being nods to the Wild West setting.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The case could become a major test of how Section 203 applies to 1980s-era contracts and how loan-out corporations affect writers’ ability to reclaim ownership of their original works.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Regain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regain. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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