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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While college basketball’s hiatus should help the UFL recapture some casual fans, the Week 3 slate will run headlong into the ratings juggernaut that is the Masters on CBS.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hollow Knight Countless games have attempted to recapture the magic of Dark Souls since its auspicious release in 2012, but none have gone about it quite like Hollow Knight.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 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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The Titanic’s owner, the White Star Line, chartered the Mackay-Bennett, a steamer normally used for repairing trans-Atlantic telegraph cables, to retrieve as many bodies as possible.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The rotor of the helicopter from last week's deadly crash has been retrieved from the Hudson River, four days after the devastating accident that killed all six people on board, according to a statement from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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They are all expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Six patients who were hospitalized in relation to the shooting are in stable condition and expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said Friday.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Then the band climbed into the hot dog, briefly reclaimed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and soared around the arena.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Torres is with the Tigers on a one-year contract, hoping to reclaim the market value his earlier days once portended.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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