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
Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
This one had previously been captured and released in the mainstem just below the confluence, about four miles from this recapture point.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
According to his sister La Toya Jackson in her 2011 book Starting Over, the ranch served to recapture the typical childhood that the singer never got to live out.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The sensational nature of his escape and the substantial reward for his recapture brought in rumors from all over the state.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
This one had previously been captured and released in the mainstem just below the confluence, about four miles from this recapture point.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
Even snacks like Doritos are launching high-protein varieties to recapture their consumers.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
According to his sister La Toya Jackson in her 2011 book Starting Over, the ranch served to recapture the typical childhood that the singer never got to live out.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
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Often referred to as downcycling or open-loop recycling, fiber reclamation is a mechanical recycling process in which textile materials are shredded to produce a lower-grade fiber known as shoddy.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Elgin includes the charges on its water bills and collects fees on behalf of the water reclamation district.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Magic won Game 3 113-105 to regain the lead in the series.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Those are the values SB 180 stripped in 2025 — a law that, under the guise of expediting hurricane recovery, suspends local comprehensive planning statewide for three years, reaching well beyond rebuilding, into stormwater management, environmental protection, and recouping the costs of growth.—
Haley Busch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Even then, Moore’s recovery during the next few months will be crucial to his ability to make an immediate impact.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even with its unnecessary detours, Singing reaches this wild reverie in the end—a voice reclaimed to report, softly, from the fathomless depths of the human experience.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Lees’ acquisitions mark an impressive feat, both in terms of reclaiming national heritage and asserting personal piety.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One agent was shot and is expected to recover.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Wave have little time to recover from their mile-high win.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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