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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Progressives feel the same way, although Democratic enthusiasm for eliminating the filibuster has cooled since Republicans recaptured the majority.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The animal was retrieved by the San Diego Humane Society.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our team responded immediately, retrieved the robot, and are actively clearing the area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Retook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retook. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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