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
Amid this debate, there are clear tensions among Democrats about how to address the left's stumbles in the 2024 presidential election, when Democrats lost the White House, Senate and failed to retake the House.
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Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Melania is, supposedly, a revealing portrait of the First Lady’s hectic weeks planning and prepping to retake the White House.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Jan. 2026
National Democratic fundraising committees haven’t seriously invested in Florida races in recent years, but Democrats have a difficult path to retaking the Senate this year that could lead to more attention on Florida.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
When the Rams threatened again to retake momentum in the third quarter, Darnold converted on third-and-9 and third-and-3, the latter resulting in a 13-yard touchdown pass to Kupp to give Seattle a 31-20 lead.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Melania is, supposedly, a revealing portrait of the First Lady’s hectic weeks planning and prepping to retake the White House.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Jan. 2026
National Democratic fundraising committees haven’t seriously invested in Florida races in recent years, but Democrats have a difficult path to retaking the Senate this year that could lead to more attention on Florida.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
When the Rams threatened again to retake momentum in the third quarter, Darnold converted on third-and-9 and third-and-3, the latter resulting in a 13-yard touchdown pass to Kupp to give Seattle a 31-20 lead.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retake
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Appriss surveyed more than 1,000 consumers and found that 90 percent would still shop again after receiving a warning about abusive returns—indicating an opportunity to recapture revenue.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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An Angels lineup that lost some power with the trade of Taylor Ward needs Trout to recapture at least some of his form at the plate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
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The public demand was made based on a social media post from right-wing journalist Laura Loomer, who pointed to a video in which Rice vowed to hold companies accountable for kowtowing to Trump if Democrats regain power in the federal government.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Feb. 2026
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The investigation is also continuing to try to retrieve other data from cameras around Nancy Guthrie’s home.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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But, according to the Defense Minister, only forty-eight per cent of dead service members are ever retrieved or identified.—
Sophie Spiegelberger,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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Stepanova says the early 2025 rate change was implemented to recover costs associated with upgrades to safety and reliability upgrades to natural gas infrastructure, saying a portion of the update took effect in late 2024.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Two people were arrested, and police recovered a gun that had been thrown out of the SUV during the pursuit.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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Supporters characterized the speech as successfully communicating populist messages and attempting to reclaim independent voters through emphasis on cost-of-living concerns and economic achievements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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In April 2025, two years after their reluctant departure, the Sudanese military reclaimed Khartoum from the RSF.—
Yousra Elbagir,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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