reattaining

verb

Definition of reattainingnext
present participle of reattain
as in taking over

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  1. occupying
  2. annexing
  3. accumulating
Verb
  • While landfills may not emit hazardous compounds, non-biodegradable debris is occupying more and more space.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Following Assad’s fall, Israel has expanded its presence beyond the Golan Heights, occupying areas deeper inside Syria and justifying the move by citing security concerns.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of occupying
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  • Your incoming ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, supports the settlement movement and Israel annexing the West Bank.
    TIME Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In 1976, the couple proposed annexing the land to Wheaton and seeking approval for up to 280 units.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of annexing
Verb
  • Wettest Rain accumulating in a half-inch or more has occurred twice since 1872, according to the National Weather Service.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Snow levels are expected to drop as the storm moves through, with the heaviest snow accumulating in the Sierra Nevada.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulating
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“Reattaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reattaining. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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