regain
verb (used with object)
to get again; recover.
is regaining
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present progressiveof regain (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But now that those card deals are up once more, Maurer says Visa is regaining accounts that it lost to Mastercard in the last cycle.
From MarketWatch ● May 25, 2026
While some businesses are struggling, many downtown residents say their perceptions of safety are improving and that the area is regaining some vibrancy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
Fisher, 55, is regaining her own wellness, with the help of a therapist and her husband, a personal trainer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
Alzheimer’s research is regaining focus, with Eli Lilly’s TRAILBLAZER-ALZ-3 trial potentially transforming treatment strategies.
From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025
Since Gale is regaining consciousness, they decide on an herbal concoction he can take by mouth.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
