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
Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
One thing that did work on both its January and Mach launch attempts was the successful recapture of the Super Heavy booster back at the launch site.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Sean Neumann, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Bouchard would never be able to recapture the magic of that 2014 season.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Russia has hailed the recapture from Ukrainian forces of a number of Russian towns and villages.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
One thing that did work on both its January and Mach launch attempts was the successful recapture of the Super Heavy booster back at the launch site.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Verb
The inmate, 56-year-old former Gateway, Ark., police chief Grant Hardin, evaded police for 10 days in late May before he was recaptured in early June and sent back to prison — this time charged with escaping prison.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Bouchard would never be able to recapture the magic of that 2014 season.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
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Charlotte’s babyface reclamation project continues to succeed.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Give me his backstory in 100 words… A successful reclamation project, really.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Initial Russian gains occurred primarily in the early months of the war, with Ukrainian counteroffensives regaining significant areas in Kharkiv and Kherson provinces.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Tosa Foundation is donating $1 million to support recovery efforts, Mayor Dennis McBride announced Aug. 21 at a news conference outside of the park's Muellner Building.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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She was then referred to Freedom House, a recovery center designed for current and expecting mothers.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This initiates a continuous, adaptive cycle: retrieving data, reasoning over it, taking actions, storing partial outcomes and adjusting future steps.—
Naren Narendran,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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However, South Milwaukee Human Concerns is hoping to disperse school supplies starting Monday, Aug. 18. Similar to how items were given out during the COVID-19 pandemic, people will be allowed to enter the lobby and a worker will retrieve school supplies from the back.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The image background was glittery orange, the same texture seen on her website with her letter reclaiming her entire catalog.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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And Swift’s desire to reclaim control of her artistic legacy led her to re-record four of her early albums.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In June, the family came down with the flu, but Melody seemed to get worse rather than recover like Chabot, her 27-year-old mom.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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With Dejan Kulusevski still recovering from knee surgery, Spurs desperately crave a playmaker and Eze fits the bill perfectly.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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