Synonyms of recapture

recapture 1 of 2

noun

(ˌ)rē-ˈkap-chər 

as in reclamation

the act or process of getting something back

the recapture of the territory may take longer than expected

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reclamation
• recovery
• retrieval
• rescue
• repossession
• recoupment
• redemption
• replenishment
• recruitment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loss
• misplacement

recapture

2 of 2

verb

as in to regain

to get again in one's possession

our team managed to recapture the ball after the fumble

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regain
• retrieve
• reclaim
• recover
• retake
• get back
• reacquire
• recoup
• repossess
• re-collect
• replenish
• recruit
• redeem
• rescue
• repurchase

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• misplace
• mislay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recapture

Noun

The analysts cited markdown recapture and sales leverage to drive the stronger performance. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,justina Lee, CNBC, 19 July 2026

Operation Overlord eventually led to the recapture of France from the Nazis and the surrender of the Nazi regime some 11 months later. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 June 2026

Verb

This group of people laughing, arguing, and reminiscing about a great era of American history—and also about members of their cohort who were long gone—recaptured lightning in a bottle. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Now the modern-day Hublot (it was adopted as the brand name after the first model’s success ) hopes to recapture some of that 1980s verve with an all-new version of Crocco’s original model called the Classic Fusion Tributo. — Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026