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
Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 21 May 2025
Two months ago, the Sudanese Armed Forces took back the Presidential Palace, but conditions in the capital remain extremely dangerous, and the government’s recapture of Khartoum has led to an escalation of fighting throughout the country, as the R.S.F. struggles to rebound.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 June 2025
Ultimately, the success will rely on the strength of the trenches and health — particularly of Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill as well as the offensive line — in order to recapture some of the 2023 magic.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Harris transported two inmates around New Orleans, police say, and Baptiste helped feed Corey Boyd before his recapture.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 21 May 2025
Two months ago, the Sudanese Armed Forces took back the Presidential Palace, but conditions in the capital remain extremely dangerous, and the government’s recapture of Khartoum has led to an escalation of fighting throughout the country, as the R.S.F. struggles to rebound.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Verb
Schultz's stamp of approval Underscoring the challenges Niccol faces in recapturing the company's brand, the two speakers who scored the most applause from store managers are no longer actively involved in the company.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 June 2025
Ultimately, the success will rely on the strength of the trenches and health — particularly of Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill as well as the offensive line — in order to recapture some of the 2023 magic.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
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Melissa Nicole Allen: A Visionary Reclaiming What Was Lost Leading this reclamation is Melissa Nicole Allen, the powerhouse founder of Maures Development Group and one of Wisconsin’s first minority and woman-owned real estate development firm.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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For a reclamation to take hold and a climb back into playoff relevance to become a reality, the Sparks will rely on the dogged leadership of their newest star, Kelsey Plum, acquired in a three-team trade in January.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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By developing their washing techniques in Miami, brands regain control of their designs and can take their recipes to any vendor in any country with technological capabilities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Trying to regain normalcy, Ukraine is back in the game.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The industry has only been looking at its first chance for a strong, sustained recovery starting in the first half of this year.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Car manufacturing may be resource-heavy but electric vehicles could help end our dependance on fossil fuels, making the factories a symbol of environmental recovery, not damage.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived and safely retrieved the children after Rendon exited onto the back patio area.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Video showed Thomas, unsupervised, moving his handcuffed hands down the back of his pants, retrieving a small white object and sticking it in his mouth.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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In the end, though, there was no beating a refined mountain escape that reclaimed the No. 1 ranking it last won in 2023.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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In choosing to speak, in shaping their own visual and textual narratives, the survivors reclaim power.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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When the Red Sox visited the White House in May 2019, Puerto Rico was still recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Maria in 2017, and Cora wasn't satisfied with the federal government's response.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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First responders recovered the body of a driver Saturday after their truck cab plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge a day earlier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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