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
Advertisement With Democrats needing to hold their current seats and pick up four more to retake the majority, Maine is one of the biggest prizes on the board.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
If your child takes standardized tests like the SAT and ACT in their junior year, there will be an opportunity to retake them later on if not satisfied with the results.
—Rachel Spector, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
But the retaking plans had been hastily assembled, and turned out to be very lethal.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Airborne and amphibious warfare are key capabilities for defending Japanese islands beyond the four main islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu—as they are designed to project forces from the sea and air to retake islands occupied by an enemy.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
If your child takes standardized tests like the SAT and ACT in their junior year, there will be an opportunity to retake them later on if not satisfied with the results.
—Rachel Spector, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
But the retaking plans had been hastily assembled, and turned out to be very lethal.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Airborne and amphibious warfare are key capabilities for defending Japanese islands beyond the four main islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu—as they are designed to project forces from the sea and air to retake islands occupied by an enemy.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retake
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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
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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,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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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
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Especially after Kristina struggled so mightily to build her wooden pole and retrieve the key.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Three hours before baking, retrieve the dough from the fridge and set aside at room temperature, covered.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Warriors fell behind in the first half and never really recovered in a 139-119 road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her Liberal Democratic Party is still recovering from corruption scandals, and her performance abroad could shape both her political future and her party’s recovery.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 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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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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