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 Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
This one had previously been captured and released in the mainstem just below the confluence, about four miles from this recapture point.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Talley then fled naked from the hospital and soon was recaptured.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The sensational nature of his escape and the substantial reward for his recapture brought in rumors from all over the state.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
This one had previously been captured and released in the mainstem just below the confluence, about four miles from this recapture point.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
All of the inmates were eventually recaptured after a monthslong search.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Talley then fled naked from the hospital and soon was recaptured.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
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Often referred to as downcycling or open-loop recycling, fiber reclamation is a mechanical recycling process in which textile materials are shredded to produce a lower-grade fiber known as shoddy.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Elgin includes the charges on its water bills and collects fees on behalf of the water reclamation district.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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Starmer is due to make a speech on Monday in an attempt to regain momentum, before the government sets out its legislative plans on Wednesday in a speech delivered by King Charles III at the State Opening of Parliament.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Since kicking off in Honduras in February, a cycle of minimal training, maximum recovery has been the norm under Dos Santos.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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It’s been almost a decade since Chick-fil-A removed their fan-favorite chicken salad from menus, and customers are still a long way from recovery.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Verb
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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After the war, the two of them set about establishing a utopian farming colony, based on equality and reclaiming the land for common use.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
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Surrounded by honeymooners, June tries (and flirts) to reclaim her joie de vivre, while Lela is deep in the dark.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Cloud and Stevens are expected to become available this month — and potentially on this trip — but Carrington is still recovering from a significant injury suffered during last season’s playoffs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Stewart missed the first six weeks of the season while recovering from an offseason shoulder procedure.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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