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
Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Now named Forrest, the monkey has spent the weeks since his recapture recovering from a small wound sustained on the bridge of his nose during the ordeal.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The midterm elections that followed saw Democrats recapture a majority in the House of Representatives in a 41-seat rout of the GOP.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Decades after Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata helped enshrine a plucky Nova Scotian orphan in the minds of Japanese and international audiences, a new Anne of Green Gables adaptation recaptures that story’s appeal.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Now named Forrest, the monkey has spent the weeks since his recapture recovering from a small wound sustained on the bridge of his nose during the ordeal.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
Verb
Can Kodai Senga stay healthy and recapture his success?
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The midterm elections that followed saw Democrats recapture a majority in the House of Representatives in a 41-seat rout of the GOP.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
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The Penguins, on the other hand, added a solid reclamation project in Skinner to play alongside Arturs Silovs.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The rehanging of the flag, also an emblem of resistance, is a reclamation of important history as well as identity.—
Travis Whitlock,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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,
8 Mar. 2026
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But the most popular exercise may be the skid recovery course, where drivers learn how to regain control when a car slides.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The data was collected before the start of the US-Israeli war in Iran, which is likely to have an impact on business confidence in the UK and may cause the signs of recovery to stall again in the near term.—
Irina Anghel,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Khaled Abd Al Gader / AP A recovery committee has retrieved 570 pieces taken from museums and heritage sites, but thousands of valuable items remain missing, said Graham Abdel Qader, undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture and Information.—
Eissa Dafallah,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Engineer Edward Rincon, who had been on Engine 23 retrieving hoses the day before, pulled up to the same cul-de-sac.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In this November 1989 file photo, Tommy Thompson holds a $50 pioneer gold piece retrieved earlier in 1989 from the wreck of the gold ship SS Central America.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In his presentation, Costa made a point of reclaiming the ideals that originally motivated the project.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Herald has asked Healey’s office for an update on the effort to reclaim the money.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guard Skyy Clark, who missed 10 conference games while recovering from a hamstring injury, struggled offensively, missing all five shots from the field.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kornet bounced from team to team and nearly out of the league, desperate to recover the sense of satisfaction that came from sinking shot after shot.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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