Meaning & use
Regained
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Got back something that had been lost, such as strength, control, or possession.
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After months of physical therapy, she regained full movement in her arm.
The team regained the lead in the final minutes of the match.
A note on using this word
Frequently paired with abstract nouns like 'confidence,' 'consciousness,' or 'control,' as well as physical objects or territory.
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recoveredreclaimed
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