retake

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈtāk How to pronounce retake (audio)
Definition of retakenext
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 Democratic groups are spending a lot on Turek as well, identifying his race as a top pickup opportunity in a cycle where Democrats need to net four Senate seats to retake the majority. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Since retaking the pitch in 2018-19, Belenenses has clawed its way back to relevance, winning five consecutive promotions. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Of course two years is an eternity in mogul-time, and even if the Democrats retake the White House in 2028, Musk may simply be too strong to regulate. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which is focused on retaking the House, launched a rural engagement program for the first time this election cycle, including polling, paid media and staff. — CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retake
  1. recapture
  2. regain
  3. retrieve
  4. recover
  5. reclaim
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  • Russia occupied Izyum, where Fox said her brother settled, for six months in 2022, but Ukraine later recaptured it in a major counteroffensive.
    — Garrett Haake, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This group of people laughing, arguing, and reminiscing about a great era of American history—and also about members of their cohort who were long gone—recaptured lightning in a bottle.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of recapture
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  • The partnership operates at the federal and state level which allows Dewan to regain some of its investments to use for future solar projects, officials said.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Its report points to independent software maintenance as a way for IT leaders to regain control over software budgets, illustrating its potential bias.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of regain
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  • The two swiftwater technicians waded to the Fulchers’ house and retrieved the Fulcher children, who were huddled together on the mattress.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The report described one administrator who traveled to Florida during a previous election cycle to retrieve ballots.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of retrieve
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  • The condor’s return shows that nearly extinct species can recover with help.
    — David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For executives, that means not only developing the resilience to perform under pressure, but also recognizing when to step back and recover.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of recover
Verb
  • Today, nature has reclaimed this idyllic spot—where Ingunn spent childhood summer days picking berries and swimming—with waterfalls and carpets of reindeer moss.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Aelin, the artist previously known as Celaena, is back and ready to reclaim her throne.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of reclaim

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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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