as in to recapture
to get again in one's possession
after some fierce fighting, government forces have retaken the capital
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Recent Examples of retake
Reshaping Bolt’s culture has been a centrepiece of the 31-year-old’s changes since retaking the helm inMarch.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Students can retake the algebra and language arts exams several times before graduation.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Rob Refsnyder and Romy Gonzalez, who are essentially deployed as lefty specialists, retook the lead with a pair of home runs in the fifth, but Boston’s second and final advantage evaporated moments later when the Giants did the same.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
So Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate in 2026 hinge on their ability to make competitive races in states Trump carried by double digits, such as Alaska, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and Texas.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Students can retake the algebra and language arts exams several times before graduation.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Rob Refsnyder and Romy Gonzalez, who are essentially deployed as lefty specialists, retook the lead with a pair of home runs in the fifth, but Boston’s second and final advantage evaporated moments later when the Giants did the same.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
So Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate in 2026 hinge on their ability to make competitive races in states Trump carried by double digits, such as Alaska, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and Texas.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retake
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As the team looks to recapture a lead in the American League East division and ultimately return to the World Series this fall, its shopping list includes relievers, a third baseman and a starting pitcher capable of slotting in alongside Max Fried, Carlos Rodon and, eventually, Luis Gil.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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In November 2022, Ukraine recaptured the western bank during its counteroffensive when Russian forces abandoned the city of Kherson.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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The firm was created with the mission to help financially distressed individuals regain control of their lives.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Police have said Fahey retrieved a gun from his home during the argument, which stemmed from Reyes and Glover filming at the sergeant’s home while seeking information about the trooper’s overtime pay.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Aug. 2025
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Temple University Police responded to the scene and retrieved seven dogs and a cat from the vehicle.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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If it’s being called a fumble, S Dante Trader recovered it.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Rescue personnel recovered the victims — who have been identified as Marlon Mendez, 28, Rudy Perez, 31, and Jose Yanes, 52 — south of the Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park boat ramp, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on Wednesday, July 23.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Hoffa was planning to reclaim the presidency of the Teamsters union by challenging Fitzsimmons, but Hoffa’s son said Fitzsimmons and the mob decided to kill his father to prevent him from taking back the union.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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But this period provides the opportunity to reclaim your assertiveness and independence.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 July 2025
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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