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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
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
With sustainability at its core, Aquarabia will recycle 80 percent of its waste and use reclaimed water.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
The reclaimed area of Fiery Cross Reef, Mischief Reef and Subi Reef is 677, 1,379 and 976 acres, respectively.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The project forms part of the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for TREMS, which brings together scientists, industry, and government partners to turn reclaimed waste into high-value materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Years later, however, it was definitively reclaimed as a cult classic.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a Michelin Key property where reclaimed water tower wood warms the walls, James Beard–award-winning cuisine anchors evenings, and Central Park unfolds just beyond those sculptural wooden doors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The blue-chip index reclaimed 45,000 in August 2025 before eclipsing 46,000, 47,000 and 48,000 in quick succession across the following months.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin reclaimed almost all of the losses registered during Thursday’s crypto meltdown.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers reclaimed catcher Ben Rortvedt on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Wellness, sustainability, and cultural connection will be the centerpieces of the resort, with design elements drawing on Mayan tradition and incorporating locally sourced and reclaimed materials.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Buchanan reclaimed its crown last year ahead of second-place Poway.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
With sustainability at its core, Aquarabia will recycle 80 percent of its waste and use reclaimed water.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
The reclaimed area of Fiery Cross Reef, Mischief Reef and Subi Reef is 677, 1,379 and 976 acres, respectively.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The project forms part of the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for TREMS, which brings together scientists, industry, and government partners to turn reclaimed waste into high-value materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Its premise is that Bessette, an outsider in the family, deserves for her reputation to be reclaimed.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Years later, however, it was definitively reclaimed as a cult classic.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a Michelin Key property where reclaimed water tower wood warms the walls, James Beard–award-winning cuisine anchors evenings, and Central Park unfolds just beyond those sculptural wooden doors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The blue-chip index reclaimed 45,000 in August 2025 before eclipsing 46,000, 47,000 and 48,000 in quick succession across the following months.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin reclaimed almost all of the losses registered during Thursday’s crypto meltdown.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers reclaimed catcher Ben Rortvedt on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Wellness, sustainability, and cultural connection will be the centerpieces of the resort, with design elements drawing on Mayan tradition and incorporating locally sourced and reclaimed materials.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Buchanan reclaimed its crown last year ahead of second-place Poway.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
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All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The swagger with which the 2013-14 and 2014-15 teams played could never be recaptured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once the home is rehabilitated, Habitat would sell it at an affordable price and the city would be refunded by Habitat.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Now, the zombies are being rehabilitated and reintroduced into the general public, including teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), who isn't exactly welcomed home with open arms.—
Sammi Burke,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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All that isn’t used is recycled.—
Donna Gordon Blankinship,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Only about 5% of the energy is used by a reactor, meaning the used nuclear fuel has the potential to be recycled.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The album surpassed 1 million pre-saves on Spotify, becoming hip-hop’s most pre-saved album on the platform.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The items were retrieved from her personal collection after her death.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pilgrims also threw in coins as offerings, some later retrieved by impoverished people to survive.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The pass cannot be redeemed until March 2026.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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These machines legally award players points that can be redeemed for in-store merchandise, gas credits, or Georgia Lottery tickets—but Georgia law strictly prohibits cash payouts.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With Duffy's recovered funds, In Your Corner has now helped viewers recover more than $166,000 in money, goods or services since the initiative launched last year.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The recovered funds would compensate policyholders for rising premiums and other expenses, including the cost of fire-proofing their properties.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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 16 Feb. 2026.
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