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as in recaptured
to get again in one's possession
she reclaimed the championship title after losing it last year
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as in rehabilitated
to make better in behavior or character
a program to reclaim juvenile offenders by requiring them to do community service
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as in recycled
to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product
after reclaiming the glycerin from used vegetable oil, you can use the oil to create a fuel that burns cleaner than regular gasoline
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Recent Examples of reclaimed
News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Zoe works primarily in reclaimed textiles, which also piqued Hannah’s interest.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Set the scene Marsa Al Arab extends 1,540 feet out to sea, on reclaimed land that runs alongside the famed Burj Al Arab, offering a new sidelong perspective on Dubai’s most famous landmark.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Each table has a unique finish from reclaimed pine, with a sturdy MDF and iron base to prevent cracking over time.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
His business, Natural Edge, sells art and furniture made from reclaimed wood slabs imported from Fiji.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The upset didn’t last — Very Cherry reclaimed the title in 2003 and has held it ever since, according to Jelly Belly.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Armenia’s relations with its longtime sponsor and ally Russia have grown increasingly strained after Azerbaijan fully reclaimed the Karabakh region in 2023, ending decades of ethnic Armenian separatists’ rule there.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In January 2023, McCarthy again moved to block Swalwell's reappointment to the Intelligence Committee after Republicans reclaimed the House majority, this time succeeding.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
During the construction phase, the group avoided the use of heavy machinery to keep most of the jungle intact and used ironwood reclaimed from boat piers and fishing boat decks as the main construction material.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Valerie D’Angelo reclaimed her pup, a terrier-mix named Grace, on Wednesday after a Brooklyn Supreme Court ruling granted her full possession.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
By 2050, Chicago reclaimed its Second City status.
—Tracy Baim, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Known as the Lodge, the main house took five years to build and incorporates reclaimed redwood and stone mined on-site.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Zoe works primarily in reclaimed textiles, which also piqued Hannah’s interest.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Set the scene Marsa Al Arab extends 1,540 feet out to sea, on reclaimed land that runs alongside the famed Burj Al Arab, offering a new sidelong perspective on Dubai’s most famous landmark.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Each table has a unique finish from reclaimed pine, with a sturdy MDF and iron base to prevent cracking over time.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
His business, Natural Edge, sells art and furniture made from reclaimed wood slabs imported from Fiji.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
Very Cherry reclaimed the crown in 2003 and has remained the top seller since, but Buttered Popcorn still commands a devoted following.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The upset didn’t last — Very Cherry reclaimed the title in 2003 and has held it ever since, according to Jelly Belly.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Armenia’s relations with its longtime sponsor and ally Russia have grown increasingly strained after Azerbaijan fully reclaimed the Karabakh region in 2023, ending decades of ethnic Armenian separatists’ rule there.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In January 2023, McCarthy again moved to block Swalwell's reappointment to the Intelligence Committee after Republicans reclaimed the House majority, this time succeeding.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
During the construction phase, the group avoided the use of heavy machinery to keep most of the jungle intact and used ironwood reclaimed from boat piers and fishing boat decks as the main construction material.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Valerie D’Angelo reclaimed her pup, a terrier-mix named Grace, on Wednesday after a Brooklyn Supreme Court ruling granted her full possession.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
By 2050, Chicago reclaimed its Second City status.
—Tracy Baim, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Known as the Lodge, the main house took five years to build and incorporates reclaimed redwood and stone mined on-site.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
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Bundy was finally recaptured in February 1978.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian forces even recaptured small areas of territory, the Institute for the Study of War data showed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The case also drew significant support for clemency, with advocates arguing she had been rehabilitated and no longer posed a threat.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Two Prosecutors is based on a novella by Georgy Demidov, a physicist who spent 18 years in Soviet prison camps and was rehabilitated in the late 1950s, only to then have his work seized by the authorities; most of his writings were only published following his death in 1987.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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FiberColors builds on the success of Archroma’s EarthColors platform, which has now been adopted by more than 50 global brands resulting over 60 tons of plant residue from the herbal and pharmaceutical industries being recycled.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Washington effectively recycled the regime under the leadership of Delcy Rodriguez, who served as Maduro’s vice president and was one of the most consequential operators within his inner circle.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spotify noted that the album is one of the most pre-saved album Countdown Pages in platform history, with more than five million presaves.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2026
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and suddenly, improbably, UConn had a chance to win.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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While Wilson retrieved leg cuffs, Billups-Taylor placed his foot on Curry’s back to keep him down.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Higher yields on callable bonds compensate investors for call risk—the chance the bond may be redeemed early, when only lower rates are available for reinvestment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The deal can be redeemed in-store, through the app or online.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The recovered bones were turned over to the coroner’s office for processing and data checking of missing persons cases, according to Matthews.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The recovered material can then be dissolved and reprocessed, allowing the precursor compound, newberyite, to be formed again as a solid.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Reclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclaimed. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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