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
The novel follows a group of young Marines in the Quảng Trị province who are ordered to build a base, then abandon it, and then retake it.
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Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
It was repaired and flew Trump during his 2024 campaign to retake the White House.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
If Democrats retake the House with a slim margin, the bloc of progressive and democratic socialist members—Mamdani allies among them—will have significant leverage over the speaker’s agenda.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The show’s main storyline follows Mavis’ attempts to retake the reins of her love life.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for retake
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
It was repaired and flew Trump during his 2024 campaign to retake the White House.
—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
If Democrats retake the House with a slim margin, the bloc of progressive and democratic socialist members—Mamdani allies among them—will have significant leverage over the speaker’s agenda.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The show’s main storyline follows Mavis’ attempts to retake the reins of her love life.
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retake
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The user’s second-largest bet is a $61,000 wager that Ukraine will recapture Crimea by the end of the year, an outcome the market believes has only a 12% chance of occurring.
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How Many Calories Rucking Burns The calorie math is what hooks many newcomers, particularly men in their 40s trying to recapture lost ground.
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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So too would her chances of eventually becoming majority leader or eventually even Speaker of the House if the Democrats can regain control of the institution.
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Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited.
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The police report details a harrowing scene where Bland instructed one of the children in the home to retrieve a knife, but the child claimed to not know why.
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Authorities say electrical service in La Guaira has recovered to roughly 90%, while more than 5 million liters of water have been distributed across affected areas.
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Home prices nationwide have surged since 2012, a year that saw the nation recovering from the Great Recession.
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With the win and Cleveland’s 6-3 loss to the Texas Rangers, the Sox (44-39) reclaimed sole possession of first place in the American League Central.
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Through chalance, daters are, in a deeper sense, reclaiming their agency.
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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