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noun

(ˌ)rē-ˈkap-chər How to pronounce recapture (audio)
Definition of recapturenext
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
The war is far from over, but the SAF’s recapture of the capital served as a major symbolic and psychological victory. — Laura Kelly, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026 Historically, fabs haven’t invested in the piping and mechanical systems for helium recapture because the gas has always been viewed as cheap enough to vent into the atmosphere. — Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
After selling off in March, the stock was able to test and recapture its 200-day moving average. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Before being released, each snake is microchipped so they can be identified if they are recaptured; the chips also help biologists track the snakes’ movement. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for recapture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
  1. reclamation
  2. regain
  3. recovery
  4. retrieve
  5. reclaim
  6. recover
Noun
  • Authentic representation and cultural reclamation were key topics at The Asian American Foundation’s 2026 Heritage Month Summit.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Tagovailoa only arrived in Atlanta this offseason — on a one-year, reclamation free agency deal at that — but Falcons fans are overwhelmingly ready to turn over the keys to him.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of reclamation
Verb
  • De la Fuente’s side are exceptional at counter-pressing — collapsing on to the ball to quickly regain possession and sustain their attack to suffocate the other team.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • In a 2025 Stanford interview, Levitin explains how music can even help Parkinson's patients regain movement and reduce chronic pain.
    — Bija Bennett, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of regain
Noun
  • Cole, in the 10th start of an arduous recovery from Tommy John surgery, had issued a leadoff walk to Mookie Betts.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The San Francisco Police Department resumed search-and-recovery efforts Thursday.
    — Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of recovery
Verb
  • Within minutes, other officers arrived to retrieve their bodies and return gunfire.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Seventeen people were retrieved, including one man who was later declared dead and three people who were transported to a local hospital and later released, according to Crispen.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of retrieve
Verb
  • Copyright law allows authors to reclaim rights 35 years after publication, which has been used by screenwriters and their estates to regain their works.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • Faux Barnwood Floors Original barnwood flooring that’s reclaimed from old barns has been a popular choice for farmhouse and rustic style interiors.
    — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of reclaim
Verb
  • The body of a second victim was recovered Thursday following the sinking of a three-level yacht near Alcatraz Island and has been identified by San Francisco authorities as a Sacramento County resident.
    — Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • This could soon change, at least for China, which recovered its first reusable orbital-class rocket booster following a launch earlier this month.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
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