reattaining

verb

Definition of reattainingnext
present participle of reattain
as in taking over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reattaining
  1. occupying
  2. annexing
  3. accumulating
Verb
  • While landfills may not emit hazardous compounds, non-biodegradable debris is occupying more and more space.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Following Assad’s fall, Israel has expanded its presence beyond the Golan Heights, occupying areas deeper inside Syria and justifying the move by citing security concerns.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of occupying
Verb
  • But Israel has drifted far from this vision, culminating in its current government’s outspoken goal of annexing the West Bank, while degrading the rights of Arab Israelis.
    Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Your incoming ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, supports the settlement movement and Israel annexing the West Bank.
    TIME Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of annexing
Verb
  • Since then, the 31-year-old has alternated wins and losses, accumulating a 3-4 record while fighting at 115 and 125 pounds.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • While Auberge resorts do not have a dedicated loyalty program for accumulating points, the Auberge collection resorts can be found on the American Express travel portal, and points can be used and maximized with their reward system.
    Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulating
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“Reattaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reattaining. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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