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
The Ravens would respond with another touchdown of their own after a quick drive that ended with Jackson hitting Flowers for a 64-yard bomb, retaking the lead, 24-20.
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Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
However, the Knights made an 11-4 run to retake the lead at 24-23, sparked by Kugel, who scored 8 straight points.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Tuesday that the 17,000 migrant truck drivers whose licenses had been revoked can now keep them for 60 more days, which could enable the drivers to retake tests and do whatever is necessary to remain legal.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Risking his life again, the director embeds with a Ukrainian platoon attempting to retake the minuscule town of Andriivka that had been seized by Russian invaders.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
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Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
However, the Knights made an 11-4 run to retake the lead at 24-23, sparked by Kugel, who scored 8 straight points.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Tuesday that the 17,000 migrant truck drivers whose licenses had been revoked can now keep them for 60 more days, which could enable the drivers to retake tests and do whatever is necessary to remain legal.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Risking his life again, the director embeds with a Ukrainian platoon attempting to retake the minuscule town of Andriivka that had been seized by Russian invaders.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retake
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Rourke was served with notice of eviction in December, with the landlords also looking to recapture $59,100 in unpaid rent for 2025.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prior to that Houck earned his first career All-Star nod in 2024 but will have a long road to recovery to recapture that form upon taking the mound again in 2027.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, the family is focused on helping her regain strength and mobility.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rescuers retrieved eight people alive and were searching for the missing still trapped after a huge mound of garbage and debris collapsed on them in the village of Binaliw in Cebu city, police said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bassett, Rinna and Rausch had to retrieve the cards, discuss who to murder and burn it in the breakfast room.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Games are scheduled to begin in less than a month, giving Kim a short window to recover and pursue her third consecutive gold medal in the halfpipe.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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When Pritchard lost control of the ball, dove on the floor to recover it and fed a pass to White for an open three, Andrew Nembhard canned a three of his own a minute later.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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With that success, Mellencamp reclaimed his birth name.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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Such a move, Simental wrote, would capitalize on the excitement created by the hiring of coach Bob Chesney while also helping UCLA reclaim its athletic identity and compete in the Big Ten.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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