as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
the recapture of the territory may take longer than expected
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as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
our team managed to recapture the ball after the fumble
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Recent Examples of recapture
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
Facing recapture, several freedom fighters committed ritual suicide at the Ram Head in April 1734.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
The country secured back-to-back World Cups in 2011 and 2015 but has struggled to recapture this level over the past decade.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The escape and recapture comes weeks after two endangered tortoises were stolen from the zoo.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
Facing recapture, several freedom fighters committed ritual suicide at the Ram Head in April 1734.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
Only six have been recaptured, while another was shot and killed.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
The country secured back-to-back World Cups in 2011 and 2015 but has struggled to recapture this level over the past decade.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
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Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones have both recently become successful reclamation projects with new teams and new coaches.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Trey Lance, the 25-year-old backup from the Los Angeles Chargers, could be a reclamation project.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, the family is focused on helping her regain strength and mobility.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Right after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, county and city leaders promised a fast, efficient and safe recovery, but fewer than a thousand actual buildings are under construction one year later.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Emergency crews retrieved the bodies of two men, aged 90 and 52, and a woman from the rubble, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Emergency crews retrieved the bodies of two men, aged 90 and 52, and a woman from the rubble, authorities said.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, finally, a population can reclaim its true identity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Darnold's case, arriving at the Super Bowl with his fifth team in eight years tells us that quarterbacks can fail, can fall and get back up and reclaim their dignity and their standing among their peers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Efforts in recent years have focused on recovering ancient grape varieties and highlighting the distinctive conditions of the islands.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Agents also recovered two helmets and body armor, according to the DOJ.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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