as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
the hockey team is hoping to reacquire the Stanley Cup this year
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Recent Examples of reacquire
Brooklyn also reacquired control of its 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets over the summer — a move that seemed to indicate the Nets expected to be picking high.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
These delays, coupled with vague justifications such as logistical constraints, have led to speculation that the Bank is scrambling to reacquire gold to meet obligations.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Russell erupted for a team-high 22 points, one shy of his best scoring effort since being reacquired by the Nets in late-December.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
Paramount reacquired the film rights in 2007 and set it up with producers Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
These delays, coupled with vague justifications such as logistical constraints, have led to speculation that the Bank is scrambling to reacquire gold to meet obligations.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Russell erupted for a team-high 22 points, one shy of his best scoring effort since being reacquired by the Nets in late-December.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
Paramount reacquired the film rights in 2007 and set it up with producers Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacquire
Verb
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just before her head reached the Hot Topics table, Sara Haines reached over to help her colleague regain composure, while the Ghost actress enthusiastically hit her iconic bell to signal for further help in detonating the conversation before things moved on.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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When the modest vehicles reach their target, the emergency teams onboard work quickly to retrieve Captain Sam Walker (Kate Mara) from the vessel.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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Since recapturing the White House and both chambers of Congress, Republicans have largely been able to implement their agenda, but concerns are emerging as Democrats aim to exploit possible weaknesses that could either reinforce or disrupt the president’s winning streak.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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Blomkamp can’t quite recapture the explosive propulsion of his debut feature, but Damon is a sturdy hero, and the director creates a convincingly junky future.—
Jason Bailey,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The specimens were all recovered from the Kachin region of northern Myanmar.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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According to court filings, a trove of evidence was recovered from Johnson's phone, including text messages, a Facebook page, CashApp history, emails discussing sales and even pedigrees for the dogs.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Reacquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacquire. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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