RECAPTURE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

(ˌ)rē-ˈkap-chər

Definition of recapture

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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verb

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

Noun

The analysts cited markdown recapture and sales leverage to drive the stronger performance. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,justina Lee, CNBC, 19 July 2026 Operation Overlord eventually led to the recapture of France from the Nazis and the surrender of the Nazi regime some 11 months later. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 June 2026

Verb

Instead of repeatedly paying to recapture attention, brands build familiarity through everyday interactions. — Drew Holmgreen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Simulator evaluations of missile operators, maintenance activities conducted under pressure, and a complex scenario requiring security forces to recapture a launch facility. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recapture

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture

Noun

In 2018, following much clamoring by scientists, the Chinese government enacted strict restrictions on commercial land reclamation along its coast.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
There are games on four different days in Week 1, including a Super Bowl rematch, the debut of the new Super Team and a fallen dynasty in search of reclamation.

— J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of reclamation

Verb

However, he is set up for a healthy offseason and will get a chance to regain his bullpen spot next spring.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
But for the first time in decades, the Justice Department is allowing ex-felons a chance to regain their gun ownership rights.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of regain

Noun

The smaller footprint could make waste-heat recovery practical at sites where installing conventional steam equipment would be difficult.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Those fake apps were designed to steal 12- and 24-word cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of recovery

Verb

Amazon prevents Muse from browsing its online store, although Meta’s agent can still retrieve product links through search engines.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Coupled with low-energy methods for storing and retrieving this data, and thermodynamically favorable ways of running specialized calculations, the future of computing is starting to look pleasantly cold and wet.

— Mike McRae September 22, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of retrieve

Verb

Digitize your dusty DVDs and reclaim shelf space with DVDneXtCOPY, a powerful DVD ripper that preserves your collection.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026
By harnessing these tools, many clinicians report saving an hour per day on documentation, reducing after-hours work and reclaiming their personal time.

— Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of reclaim

Verb

Anaerobic digestion instead captures the energy contained in organic material and converts it into biogas, creating a pathway to recover both energy and other resources.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Ryan, who came over to the Tigers in the deal that sent lefty ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, hasn't pitched in the majors since 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

— Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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