as in recapturing
to get again in one's possession
after some fierce fighting, government forces have retaken the capital
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Recent Examples of retaking
So, if Israeli forces pull back, there would have to be another solution to preventing Hamas from retaking it.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
At the 2026 competition in late March, along with retaking the Northwest Division title for non-traditional pizzas, Gilbert also placed 5th worldwide in Detroit-style pizza, the thick-crust pan style Melt specializes in.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Since retaking office at the start of last year, Trump has essentially closed the border to new arrivals and tamped down on other forms of legal immigration, while embarking on a mass deportation campaign to remove millions of immigrants already living in the country illegally.
—Sam González Kelly, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Some of this is inevitable — the original cadre of settlers who remember fleeing to the island with the hope of retaking the mainland has all but died off.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
But Elizabeth is one of the few actors from the first installment who won't be returning for the sixth film, also titled Scary Movie, which finds the Wayans family retaking control of the series.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
National Democratic fundraising committees haven’t seriously invested in Florida races in recent years, but Democrats have a difficult path to retaking the Senate this year that could lead to more attention on Florida.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump’s approval rating on immigration has slipped since retaking office as Democratic lawmakers push to restrict ICE operations and demand limits on enforcement tactics.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Substitute Shea Lacey rattled the Burnley crossbar in the final 10 minutes, but that was as close as United came to retaking the lead.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
At the 2026 competition in late March, along with retaking the Northwest Division title for non-traditional pizzas, Gilbert also placed 5th worldwide in Detroit-style pizza, the thick-crust pan style Melt specializes in.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Since retaking office at the start of last year, Trump has essentially closed the border to new arrivals and tamped down on other forms of legal immigration, while embarking on a mass deportation campaign to remove millions of immigrants already living in the country illegally.
—Sam González Kelly, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Some of this is inevitable — the original cadre of settlers who remember fleeing to the island with the hope of retaking the mainland has all but died off.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
But Elizabeth is one of the few actors from the first installment who won't be returning for the sixth film, also titled Scary Movie, which finds the Wayans family retaking control of the series.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
National Democratic fundraising committees haven’t seriously invested in Florida races in recent years, but Democrats have a difficult path to retaking the Senate this year that could lead to more attention on Florida.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump’s approval rating on immigration has slipped since retaking office as Democratic lawmakers push to restrict ICE operations and demand limits on enforcement tactics.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Substitute Shea Lacey rattled the Burnley crossbar in the final 10 minutes, but that was as close as United came to retaking the lead.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retaking
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Stocks had been on a tear before the past few sessions, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs last week, and the Dow briefly recapturing the 50,000 level.—
Liz Napolitano,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Despite everything the Pacers’ core has shown in its last two playoff appearances, Pritchard could be wrong about the likelihood of recapturing that postseason magic anytime soon.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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On Thursday, a treatment center in the town of Rwampara was burned down after family members were banned from retrieving the body of a local man suspected to have died of Ebola.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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On Thursday, another treatment center in the town of Rwampara was burned down after family members were prohibited from retrieving the body of a local man.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Dos Santos dismissed the idea that the problem is solely related to the tactical scheme and insisted that the most important change involves reclaiming aggressive principles with and without the ball.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Heading into this season, 18 of the 23 other clubs to have won the league since its inception in 1888-89 were on longer runs without reclaiming their crown than Arsenal.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
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“Retaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retaking. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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