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
Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
The reward for tips leading to their recapture was raised to $20,000 per person on Sunday as federal and state authorities pleaded for the public’s help in the case.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025
Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2025
There was plenty to celebrate for the theater business, which seems to have recaptured its stride after a long and painful post-pandemic recovery.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 8 June 2025
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Noun
Two months ago, the Sudanese Armed Forces took back the Presidential Palace, but conditions in the capital remain extremely dangerous, and the government’s recapture of Khartoum has led to an escalation of fighting throughout the country, as the R.S.F. struggles to rebound.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
The reward for tips leading to their recapture was raised to $20,000 per person on Sunday as federal and state authorities pleaded for the public’s help in the case.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025
Verb
There are some things better left alone and one of them is trying to recapture the past of 20 years ago.
—Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2025
There was plenty to celebrate for the theater business, which seems to have recaptured its stride after a long and painful post-pandemic recovery.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
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There aren't many better landing spots than the Eagles, who are known for taking on reclamation projects and rebuilding their value.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The Pac-12 is on the brink of securing the next piece to its multi-year reclamation project.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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The two-time major champion has regained his peak form during the 2025 season, earning one victory at the RBC Heritage and three second-place finishes in 14 tournaments.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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My 80-minute recovery massage worked out the kinks and left me feeling blissful.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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The final moments of the episode show the family gathered in the hospital caring for Bree, who seems to be making good progress in her recovery.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Pictures from the Instagram video where the camera was retrieved after 10 years in the cave.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Jordan retrieved it as authorities watched, this time undetected.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Verb
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As Aura begins dictating her every word and action, Poppy battles to reclaim her autonomy.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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But when a hidden connection between the women comes to light, Charlotte must confront the past to reclaim her future.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The bags were later recovered and found to contain items with Farber Dulos’ blood on them.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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The stock fully recovered to its pre-crisis peak by August 2, 2012.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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