Synonyms of retakes

retakes

verb

present tense third-person singular of retake

as in regains

to get again in one's possession

after some fierce fighting, government forces have retaken the capital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regains
• recaptures
• retrieves
• recovers
• reclaims
• gets back
• reacquires
• repossesses
• recruits
• recoups
• re-collects
• replenishes
• rescues
• redeems
• repurchases

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• misplaces
• mislays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of retakes

Regardless of these candidates’ motivations or DSA affiliations, the Democratic Party will need to reckon with their divergent ways of representing their constituents, particularly if the party retakes one or both chambers of Congress next year. — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Russell retakes second place in the standings, Antonelli’s third place means the gap remains large, and Verstappen leaves his team’s home track with a smile on his face and a greater chance of staying in the sport a while longer. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026

On Tuesday, Proposition 50, which allows the state Legislature to redraw California’s congressional maps until its independent commission retakes control in 2030, passed with more than 64 percent support. — Max Rego, The Hill, 9 Nov. 2025