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recapture 1 of 2

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 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
As opposed to infantile regression, the oceanic feeling can also be understood as a means of recapturing a repressed sense of relation, connection, affinities. — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Skirting bravely around the edges of space to seek solace, they’re hunted by the Operative (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a deadly Alliance assassin on a mission who seeks to recapture her. — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 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
  • In 2018, following much clamoring by scientists, the Chinese government enacted strict restrictions on commercial land reclamation along its coast.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • There are games on four different days in Week 1, including a Super Bowl rematch, the debut of the new Super Team and a fallen dynasty in search of reclamation.
    — J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of reclamation
Verb
  • In a darkly comic turn, the father hopes to regain enough weight post-surgery to pummel his ex-wife’s divorce lawyer.
    — Anna Mebel, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But Nyong’o delicately keeps her tears at bay, beautifully reflecting the confidence and mettle that A begins to regain by play’s end.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of regain
Noun
  • Schlager has contributed 18 of those recoveries, with his midfield partner James McAtee having made 19, illustrating their nascent partnership.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ireland doesn’t shy away from the thornier aspects of recovery and the cruel ways that survivors can blame themselves.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of recovery
Verb
  • The act of retrieving information can help reinforce learning.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The Skypod robots move through the storage structure to retrieve inventory and bring it to operators at the picking stations, replacing much of the walking associated with traditional warehouse picking.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of retrieve
Verb
  • But reclaiming the narrative could make the past feel more like yours.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Jarius Ingram found the end zone twice, but North Crowley reclaimed its spark with some help from wide receiver Damarion Mays.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of reclaim
Verb
  • Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Monday in a post on X that the Polish army recovered what was believed to be a Russian military drone from the Baltic Sea near the coastal village of Jaroslawiec.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As of Monday, the island was still recovering, with electricity restored to about 82% of customers, according to Kaua'i County officials.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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