RETAKE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

retake

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈtāk

Definition of retake

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 Beijing regards democratic Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be retaken by force if necessary. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Democrat and incumbent Venessa Huskey does not face a Republican challenger in November and is expected to retake the seat for Jackson County Legislature District 2. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Trump is returning to California for the second time since retaking office. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The match up is seen as a must-win for Democrats hoping to retake the chamber from Republican control. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retake

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently told Fox News that Ukraine isn't trying to recapture Crimea — at least for now.

— Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
The region’s key races may help determine whether Democrats make gains in the General Assembly or Republicans recapture their veto-proof supermajority.

— Mary Ramsey August 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of recapture

Verb

Vollering had been in the lead before crashing earlier in the race, and had one last shot to regain the yellow jersey from eventual winner Niewiadoma-Phinney.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Instead, the move gives Prieto an opportunity to regain confidence and continue getting regular at-bats.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of regain

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The Puerto Rican boxer had brain surgery but never fully recovered from his injuries, identified as a large subdural hematoma, and was in a persistent vegetative state.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Three loose fan blade fragments were recovered from the engine.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of recover

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The fast-food giant has reclaimed its place as America’s second-largest burger chain, overtaking Wendy’s and trailing only McDonald’s in sales.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick is seeking to reclaim her old seat in Tuesday’s primary.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026

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