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gain control

VERB

capture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehend arrest catch conquer grab occupy pick up round up secure seize snatch take trap

STRONG

bag bust collar cop get hook land nab nail net overwhelm pinch prehend snare tumble

WEAK

pull in put the cuffs on run-in take captive take into custody take prisoner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forfeit free give up let go lose offer receive release surrender yield

STRONG

liberate

Example Sentences

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An industrial relations showdown looms this week as Germany's powerful IG Metall union is seeking to gain control of the works council at US billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla plant outside Berlin.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Discovery shares would allow Paramount to gain control of its acquisition target.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Netflix also will gain control of Warner Bros.’ deep content library — from films like “Casablanca” and the “Mad Max” franchise, to television staples like “Friends” and “The Sopranos.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 2025

Lawmakers worry China could gain control of the technology in a familiar pattern.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

If I can just gain control of that dragon...

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

gain control

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