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Definitions

retake

[ree-teyk, ree-teyk] / riˈteɪk, ˈriˌteɪk /
VERB
resume
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reclaim recover restore take back
STRONG
convert recondition recycle redeem regenerate remodel repossess rescue salvage
WEAK
reassume reoccupy
Antonyms
STRONG
harm hurt injure lose

Example Sentences

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An analyst said one key will be the ability to retake the S&P 500’s 200-day moving average.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

That was all resilient Everton needed to retake the lead and land a knockout blow as substitute Thierno Barry scored a late winner against Newcastle United at St James' Park.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Ukrainian forces were able to retake about 115 square miles almost overnight against Russian forces with diminished drone capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

At the convention that year in San Francisco, he predicted that in an era of Reaganomics, a Rainbow Coalition of ethnic and religious identities could retake the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

So please retake your seats for the remainder of the journey.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling