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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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

Criminal gang violence continues unabated in Ecuador following the recapture in June 2025 of the country's biggest drug lord, Adolfo Macías, who leads Los Choneros, after his escape from a maximum-security prison in 2024. — CBS News, 3 June 2026 This elegant Victorian-Era resort in Elkhart Lake recaptures the days when guests wore starched collars and flowing skirts while rowing boats on Elkhart Lake. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026

Verb

But last weekend’s performance also likely gave Johnson and his staff plenty of video ammo to recapture their players’ attention. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Ali ended the match with a 450 splash to pin Hotch and recapture the TNA International Championship. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recapture

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture

Noun

James’ melodies seem to materialize and unspool, an unforced reclamation of the mystery that once permeated his writing.

— Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
The Sioux Falls regional water reclamation facility, which transports and treats wastewater from the city and surrounding communities is receiving $81 million in the budget.

— Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reclamation

Verb

But to regain his eligibility, Carter had to repay $427 that was provided for a plane ticket.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Surgery, called a prostatectomy, has a longer recovery time, and causes initial incontinence in nearly all patients; though most regain bladder control within a year, 5% to 10% can experience permanent incontinence.

— Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of regain

Verb

Linux password file retrieved The researchers demonstrated the threat on an AMD computer running a current Linux kernel.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
The family member had retrieved Molano’s vehicle and found the five large crates of cinnamon rolls inside.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of retrieve

Verb

As her anger and resistance grow, her body begins to transform into porcelain, becoming a powerful symbol of her silent rebellion and her fight to reclaim her own identity.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
The relative chart versus the SPX has improved as well, with NTR rebounding from trendline support and reclaiming its 40-week moving average (MA) in the ratio.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of reclaim

Verb

Two explosive devices were recovered from a home in Santa Barbara County on Saturday, authorities said.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Sheriff’s detectives recovered the skull and other items from the campsite and surrounding area, but medical examiners were unable to determine a cause of death.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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