regain
Americanverb (used with object)
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to get again; recover.
to regain one's health.
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to succeed in reaching again; get back to.
to regain the shore.
noun
verb
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to take or get back; recover
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to reach again
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of regain
Explanation
After you get off of a crazy carnival ride, you'll probably have to regain your balance, or get it back. Any time you've lost something and want to recover it, you hope to regain it. If your friend is furious with you because you didn't keep a secret she told you, you'll probably try to regain her trust and as a result, regain her friendship.
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Example Sentences
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From that foundation, using a "six-second rule" to regain lost possession, Guardiola has produced brushstrokes of tactical brilliance that his peers accept were ingenious and revolutionary.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Pratt and Montag tried to regain their mojo in 2013 when they competed on the British version of “Celebrity Big Brother,” then returned four years later to compete on the series again.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The researchers reviewed observational studies, randomized clinical trials, and animal studies focused on repeated weight loss and regain.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
“Our view is that much of the GLP risk is on impulse/snacking occasions and that on-premise dining may expand as people regain full comfort and enjoyment eating out,” the analysts wrote.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
It blankets and quells me, and I regain my steady voice.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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