as in regained
to get again in one's possession
after some fierce fighting, government forces have retaken the capital
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Recent Examples of retook
The Warriors cut the deficit to just seven midway through the third, but Boston quickly retook control and led 89-73 entering the fourth quarter.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
Her husband was not charge in the crime, while Sophia retook the SAT and was accepted into Carnegie Mellon University's drama program.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
Her husband was not charge in the crime, while Sophia retook the SAT and was accepted into Carnegie Mellon University's drama program.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retook
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Khartoum has largely been spared attacks by the RSF since it was recaptured by the Sudanese Armed Forces last year, but the capital has recently seen sporadic strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The inmates, whose ages ranged from 19 to 42, were all eventually recaptured by October.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The pumpkin, which is worth several million dollars, was eventually retrieved and a year later replaced by a new version, this time with a stronger structure to protect it from the elements—and maintain its position as a prized photo opportunity.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The little boy was under the water's surface for approximately four minutes before he was retrieved by a hotel employee, according to the reports.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Retook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retook. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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