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
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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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David went to spring training to regain the closer’s role.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
27 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,
4 Apr. 2025
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The boxes have automatic alert functions that contact emergency responders when a child is left inside so they can be retrieved quickly.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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While college basketball’s hiatus should help the UFL recapture some casual fans, the Week 3 slate will run headlong into the ratings juggernaut that is the Masters on CBS.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hollow Knight Countless games have attempted to recapture the magic of Dark Souls since its auspicious release in 2012, but none have gone about it quite like Hollow Knight.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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His body was recovered from the lake around 10:40 p.m. local time, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Griffin spent most of the 2024-25 season recovering from an ACL tear suffered last January and averaged less than seven minutes per game during UConn’s championship run, but the time couldn’t have mattered less to Griffin.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Reacquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacquire. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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