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
Thomas scored 24 points after halftime, including a 3 from the top of the key with 1:17 left to give the Dons a one-point lead, but Dawson made a layup to retake the lead with just under a minute left.
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Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The army also retook the headquarters of the Central Bank of Sudan and other government and educational buildings in the area, Mr. Abdullah said.
—Samy Magdy, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Mar. 2025
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The curdling of California and Gavin's party
A win for Schimel would flip the court’s current 4-3 majority.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
While there’s still a time and a place for layering a few paperclip chain necklaces, some of us have been waiting for a new wave of fun and flashy designs to retake center stage.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
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Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The army also retook the headquarters of the Central Bank of Sudan and other government and educational buildings in the area, Mr. Abdullah said.
—Samy Magdy, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Mar. 2025
Recommended Stories The 2028 Democratic presidential field begins to take shape at a low point for the party
Democrats face uphill battle to retake Senate
The curdling of California and Gavin's party
A win for Schimel would flip the court’s current 4-3 majority.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
While there’s still a time and a place for layering a few paperclip chain necklaces, some of us have been waiting for a new wave of fun and flashy designs to retake center stage.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retake
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Since recapturing the White House and both chambers of Congress, Republicans have largely been able to implement their agenda, but concerns are emerging as Democrats aim to exploit possible weaknesses that could either reinforce or disrupt the president’s winning streak.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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No studies reported mortality or lasting harm as a direct result of gastric lavage, and some even confirmed survival through short-term monitoring and recapture studies.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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David went to spring training to regain the closer’s role.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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The boxes have automatic alert functions that contact emergency responders when a child is left inside so they can be retrieved quickly.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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His body was recovered from the lake around 10:40 p.m. local time, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The markets quickly recovered and closed slightly lower at the end of the day.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Regardless, the failure to reclaim Wisconsin’s court will have large-scale consequences given the activism of the liberal majority.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 Apr. 2025
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There’s still work to do before reclaiming the highs just below 72, but if the broader market starts to stabilize, EBAY could make another run at that breakout zone.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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