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
But the Horned Frogs immediately gave up a 7-0 run to allow Texas Tech to retake the lead as Red Raiders star forward JT Toppin began to take over.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
Kaufman-Renn scored eight straight to get the Boilermakers within 68-67 with 1:01 left, but the Boilermakers never retook the lead.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
The Panamanian government formally raised concerns with the United Nations over President Trump’s threats to retake the Panama Canal, noting any threat of force would violate rules.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has rejected Trump’s accusations that the key trade route is being operated by China and lodged complaints with the United Nations over Trump’s promises to retake the canal, which was handed over to the country in 1977.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
Kaufman-Renn scored eight straight to get the Boilermakers within 68-67 with 1:01 left, but the Boilermakers never retook the lead.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
The Panamanian government formally raised concerns with the United Nations over President Trump’s threats to retake the Panama Canal, noting any threat of force would violate rules.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has rejected Trump’s accusations that the key trade route is being operated by China and lodged complaints with the United Nations over Trump’s promises to retake the canal, which was handed over to the country in 1977.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retake
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Now Strickland will face Du Plessis in a middleweight title rematch at UFC 312, and the American has enlisted the help of Pereira in a bid to recapture the title at 185 pounds.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office subsequently said Davis was recaptured, according to WAFB.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Calling employees back to physical offices and scrapping telework has regained momentum in the private sector after the pandemic ushered in an era of remote work.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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And over the course of the experiment, McCullough's legs regained some function.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2025
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At least 20 people either drowned trying to retrieve the aid or were killed when pallets landed on them, according to Gaza health authorities.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2025
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Bruce reunites with Betty to retrieve data about the original experiment in hopes that if helps with an antidote.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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In the loss to Prior Lake, Shakopee trailed 36-15 at the break and couldn’t recover.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Some of the money has been recovered and donated to the charities that Fashion for Relief had supported.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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Many in Ukraine already understood that NATO membership and reclaiming all its territory by force were not possible.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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In an effort to reclaim its former glory, investors Dorilton Capital acquired Williams Racing in 2020 and began implementing a thorough restructuring plan.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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