as in to recapture
to get again in one's possession
after some fierce fighting, government forces have retaken the capital
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Recent Examples of retake
Others believe that Xi will hold off on any action until 2028, an election year in Taiwan, hoping that the Kuomintang will retake the presidency and be open to negotiating a cross-Taiwan Strait settlement.
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Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Aid workers hope security forces will be able to retake neighborhoods from armed groups, but also worry that the operations could push gangs deeper into more remote areas, making access to vulnerable populations even harder.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
With these combined forces, Albuquerque moved to retake the island and the city of Goa.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
After the Raptors pulled even at 75-75 late in the third, Brown hit a shot-clock-beating corner three to retake momentum.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Aid workers hope security forces will be able to retake neighborhoods from armed groups, but also worry that the operations could push gangs deeper into more remote areas, making access to vulnerable populations even harder.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
With these combined forces, Albuquerque moved to retake the island and the city of Goa.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
After the Raptors pulled even at 75-75 late in the third, Brown hit a shot-clock-beating corner three to retake momentum.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retake
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At various points this offseason, Campbell stated his desire to add competition in an effort to recapture the hunger of his early Lions teams.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The inmates, whose ages ranged from 19 to 42, were all eventually recaptured by October.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Magic won Game 3 113-105 to regain the lead in the series.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One agent was shot and is expected to recover.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Wave have little time to recover from their mile-high win.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even with its unnecessary detours, Singing reaches this wild reverie in the end—a voice reclaimed to report, softly, from the fathomless depths of the human experience.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Lees’ acquisitions mark an impressive feat, both in terms of reclaiming national heritage and asserting personal piety.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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