reattain

verb

Definition of reattainnext
as in to regain

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reattain
  1. regain
  2. recapture
  3. occupy
  4. reacquire
Verb
  • Help arrived just before the questions about USC’s future at quarterback could be posed, as Maiava regained his confidence late in the third quarter, moving the Trojans down the field on one scoring drive … then another … then another.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • There was a roar as City regained possession deep in their own half, fans urging the team on as Ake ambled forward while Josko Gvardiol careered down the left flank.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of regain
Verb
  • As of late, Rodgers appears to be recapturing some of his prime form.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Dickens understood that Victorian society wanted to feel better, recapture the familiar feelings of a bygone age and recenter the joys of domestic life even as industrialization strained families.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of recapture
Verb
  • For the first time in history, the entire top 10 on the Hot 100 is occupied by Christmas singles.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Only Neander remains with the Rays, occupying Friedman’s former chair as the head of baseball operations.
    The Athletic, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of occupy
Verb
  • Stevens built around that superstar foundation with a string of savvy trades, first reacquiring Al Horford, whom Ainge initially signed in 2016, and then by adding Derrick White in 2022 and Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis last offseason.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 June 2024
  • The plant is capable of producing over 25,000 gallons a day, and once Yoshida reacquired the rights to his U.S. sales, the process was turnkey.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of reacquire
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