as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
the recapture of the territory may take longer than expected
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
our team managed to recapture the ball after the fumble
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of recapture
David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
At the time, one of the most ardent arguments against the district’s tax rate election was that only $41 million of the $171 million raised by residents would go to local schools; the rest went into the state's recapture system.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Broader integration as the supply of Cycora builds and the companies work to recapture unwanted REI products to provide further grist for new ones.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recapture
Noun
One is ready to ditch the long-running practice of nonpartisan redistricting wherever possible, recognizing that the new Texas map would put the recapture of the House all but out of reach.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
At the time, one of the most ardent arguments against the district’s tax rate election was that only $41 million of the $171 million raised by residents would go to local schools; the rest went into the state's recapture system.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Verb
Kirtley says the setup currently recaptures about 96% of its energy input—sort of like how an EV uses regenerative braking to recharge a bit during a trip.
—Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Broader integration as the supply of Cycora builds and the companies work to recapture unwanted REI products to provide further grist for new ones.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recapture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
-
Healing, if not wholeness, is found through acts of reclamation.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
-
This is what makes Monaleo’s reclamation of BAP all the more epic and incredible.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
However, Dom kicked out and managed to regain the advantage.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
-
Staff at the prison — also known as New Folsom — responded with chemical agents, warning shots and nonlethal weapons to regain control.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Bitcoin is struggling to stage a meaningful recovery after last month’s stumble, with signs of fatigue continuing to mount across crypto markets.—
Sidhartha Shukla,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
-
After pigment recovery, remaining biomass is turned into organic fertilizer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
In aerial footage shared by ABC affiliate KABC, crew members can be seen attempting to retrieve the victim’s body from the tall tree.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
-
CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
As the project neared completion and after several years of absence, Peter Selz returned to reclaim his title of project director.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Farsi spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about reclaiming the Palestinian civilian voice, the challenges of bringing her film to international screens, and how the death of Fatma Hassona continues to shape her own understanding of what art can do in the face of ongoing tragedy.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Her skull had been sewn inside a Hello Kitty mermaid plush, the outlet reported, while other body parts were discarded with household trash and never recovered.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The most dangerous change might be the spike in overnight temperatures, which robs resting bodies of the chance to recover from daytime heat, thus contributing to as many as 600 excess deaths from heat each year.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share