Synonyms of retaking

retaking

verb

present participle of retake

as in recapturing

to get again in one's possession

after some fierce fighting, government forces have retaken the capital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recapturing
• regaining
• retrieving
• reclaiming
• recovering
• repossessing
• getting back
• reacquiring
• recouping
• replenishing
• recruiting
• re-collecting
• rescuing
• repurchasing
• redeeming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• misplacing
• mislaying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of retaking

At this stage in the 2026 cycle, Kalshi gives Democrats an 82% chance of retaking the House, while Republicans have a 60% chance of keeping control of the Senate. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026

He was commissioned a militia colonel as the British mobilized off the Georgia coast intent on retaking Savannah. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026

And the majority of students who require calculus for their eventual major end up retaking the introductory college course anyway—suggesting that the high school rush to calculus provides questionable academic benefit for most who undertake it. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

The race could prove critical to Democrats’ hopes of retaking the Senate majority. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026

Men and women had gathered to demonstrate against the recent arrest of women and girls over alleged violations of the Taliban's strict dress code, defying the country's rulers who have cracked down violently on previous protests since retaking control of the country almost five years ago. — Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 9 June 2026

After retaking the presidency, Trump in 2025 showed off a red Tesla sedan at the White House, and encouraged other Americans to buy ones like it. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 June 2026

Military analysts say retaking the ‘monster on the mountain’ is largely symbolic, offering scant defense against Hezbollah’s drones. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

The fact that only people over 40 showed improvement could be due to retaking the test multiple times. — Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026