RETAKE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

retake

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈtāk

Definition of retake

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 Meanwhile, military analysts say Ukraine's forces are in no position to launch an offensive to retake Crimea. — Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026 Determined to prove his loyalty, he’s been flying around on Seasmoke raising an army to retake Tumbleton on Rhaenyra’s behalf. — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 For Democrats, the path to retake the Senate majority is nearly impossible without holding onto Michigan. — NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026 Democrats are given better odds of retaking the House, where Republicans hold a narrow six-vote edge in the 435-seat chamber. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retake

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But a path still exists for AI to repair some of the public’s lost physical connectivity with the world outside their phones, and to recapture some of the gratification lost from that era.

— Ian Bogost, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
The Associated Press BEIJING -- China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reported Wednesday, as the country seeks to advance its space program.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of recapture

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Vollering had been in the lead before crashing earlier in the race, and had one last shot to regain the yellow jersey from eventual winner Niewiadoma-Phinney.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Instead, the move gives Prieto an opportunity to regain confidence and continue getting regular at-bats.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of regain

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In one demonstration, the model was given separate examples of unzipping a pencil pouch and retrieving money from it.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
And of course, there’s the plot to retrieve the crown, with its historic potential to raise the dead.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of retrieve

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The fast-food giant has reclaimed its place as America’s second-largest burger chain, overtaking Wendy’s and trailing only McDonald’s in sales.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick is seeking to reclaim her old seat in Tuesday’s primary.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026

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