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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Its recapture would represent a major symbolic victory for Russia.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
The ruling is a setback for Trump, a Republican who recaptured the White House promising a vast immigration crackdown.
—Ted Hesson, USA Today, 2 July 2025
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Noun
One thing that did work on both its January and Mach launch attempts was the successful recapture of the Super Heavy booster back at the launch site.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Its recapture would represent a major symbolic victory for Russia.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
For frustrated Connecticut Democrats, Alves is encouraging activists to help the national push to recapture the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
The ruling is a setback for Trump, a Republican who recaptured the White House promising a vast immigration crackdown.
—Ted Hesson, USA Today, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
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Ballet flats, capris and more wardrobe pieces are on the rise, with contemporary twists and reclamation of the early 2000s looks.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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Various other low-lying nations are — or are considering — using land reclamation to mitigate the effects of climate change.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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The firm was created with the mission to help financially distressed individuals regain control of their lives.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Don't expect this to happen too quickly, though—a full recovery from pneumonia can take weeks.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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Samsung expects operating loss in its contract chip manufacturing business to narrow in the second half of the year on a gradual recovery in demand.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Police have said Fahey retrieved a gun from his home during the argument, which stemmed from Reyes and Glover filming at the sergeant’s home while seeking information about the trooper’s overtime pay.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Aug. 2025
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Temple University Police responded to the scene and retrieved seven dogs and a cat from the vehicle.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hoffa was planning to reclaim the presidency of the Teamsters union by challenging Fitzsimmons, but Hoffa’s son said Fitzsimmons and the mob decided to kill his father to prevent him from taking back the union.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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But this period provides the opportunity to reclaim your assertiveness and independence.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 July 2025
Verb
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If it’s being called a fumble, S Dante Trader recovered it.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Rescue personnel recovered the victims — who have been identified as Marlon Mendez, 28, Rudy Perez, 31, and Jose Yanes, 52 — south of the Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park boat ramp, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on Wednesday, July 23.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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