RECAPTURE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

recapture 1 of 2

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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recapture

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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 war is far from over, but the SAF’s recapture of the capital served as a major symbolic and psychological victory. — Laura Kelly, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026 Historically, fabs haven’t invested in the piping and mechanical systems for helium recapture because the gas has always been viewed as cheap enough to vent into the atmosphere. — Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026

Verb

How Many Calories Rucking Burns The calorie math is what hooks many newcomers, particularly men in their 40s trying to recapture lost ground. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 This is not a franchise that seems capable of really recapturing the magic of the circumstances that birthed it; some good things are best left untouched and alone. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for recapture

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture

Noun

Perhaps the Canucks will add a veteran defender to push their young blueliners for minutes, or target a reclamation project veteran at a conservative price point.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Former Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson, who had a bounceback 2025-26, and perpetual reclamation project Patrik Laine could also hit the open the market.

— Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 June 2026

Definition of reclamation

Verb

The Rangers will have one final game before the All-Star break against the Astros and will look to regain momentum.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
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.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026

Definition of regain

Noun

While the rest of the fashion industry has yet to stage a meaningful recovery, couture is thriving, supported by high-net-worth clients whose appetite for exclusivity and one-of-a-kind craftsmanship remains strong.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Daily tanker traffic through the critical waterway appeared to have slowed on Friday, after the series of attacks stoked concerns about the recovery of global oil supplies and shipping, and highlighted the fragility of the interim truce.

— Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Definition of recovery

Verb

An agent may retrieve documents, call tools, compare alternatives, validate its output and repeat steps before completing a task.

— Gaurav Aggarwal, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Crump said Wells’s family later used a phone-tracking app to locate the device on the mainland, where a friend retrieved it.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2026

Definition of retrieve

Verb

The show reimagines the six Tudor queens as a girl group competing to see who suffered most under their husband, King Henry VIII, before uniting to reclaim their legacies.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Last year, 253 stray pets came into the Humane Society’s local shelters between July 4 and July 7, and only 84 of those pets were reclaimed.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

Definition of reclaim

Verb

One of Robinson's attorneys, Michael Burt, tried to inject uncertainty into the case Thursday by challenging the reliability of ballistics tests on a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Authorities conducted the raid after shells recovered from McDougal’s homicide scene were linked to a Pittsburg shooting that occurred inside a 7-Eleven in 2025, authorities said.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

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