Synonyms of retaken

retaken

verb

past participle of retake

as in recaptured

to get again in one's possession

after some fierce fighting, government forces have retaken the capital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recaptured
• regained
• reclaimed
• retrieved
• recovered
• reacquired
• got back
• repossessed
• recouped
• re-collected
• recruited
• replenished
• rescued
• repurchased
• redeemed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• misplaced
• mislaid

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of retaken

Ethiopia’s army is now quickly regrouping and is pushing the TPLF back into Tigray, where government forces have retaken the regional airport and now occupy the capital, Mekelle. — Cameron Hudson, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Residents of Mekelle told the Associated Press on Saturday that federal forces had retaken the airport, although details were scant. — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

The team looked more attacking and dangerous, but a superb goal disallowed for Espi and an Mbappe penalty saved – which was not retaken – prevented Los Blancos from picking up any points. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The kick was retaken after VAR showed Silkowitz had come off her line early. — Staff, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Beijing regards democratic Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be retaken by force if necessary. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

The shenanigans are interrupted by news that the French have retaken Fort Douaumont, marking the end of the carnage at Verdun. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be retaken by force if necessary. — Simina Mistreanu, Fortune, 16 May 2026

Black denominations in the North had rushed to send missionaries, ministers, and supplies into territories retaken by the US Army. — Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026