as in regained
to get again in one's possession
our team managed to recapture the ball after the fumble
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Recent Examples of recaptured
All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The swagger with which the 2013-14 and 2014-15 teams played could never be recaptured.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The inmate was recaptured around 10 minutes later.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
In the case of Meta (META) , shares recaptured the 200-day and gapped above it – crisis averted for now.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Troops on Monday seized a prison in the northeastern town of Shaddadeh, where some IS detainees escaped and many were recaptured, state media reported.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
During pre-trial detention in Texas, Armstrong also attempted to escape custody in October 2023 but was quickly recaptured.
—Kiah Collier, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Syria’s Ministry of Interior said Monday that security forces had recaptured 81 of the 120 ISIS prisoners who escaped from the al-Shaddadi prison in the Hasakah countryside and were continuing efforts to track down the remaining escapees.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Many of the detainees were recaptured by government troops who took control of the jail, state media reported.
—Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The swagger with which the 2013-14 and 2014-15 teams played could never be recaptured.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The inmate was recaptured around 10 minutes later.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
In the case of Meta (META) , shares recaptured the 200-day and gapped above it – crisis averted for now.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Troops on Monday seized a prison in the northeastern town of Shaddadeh, where some IS detainees escaped and many were recaptured, state media reported.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
During pre-trial detention in Texas, Armstrong also attempted to escape custody in October 2023 but was quickly recaptured.
—Kiah Collier, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Syria’s Ministry of Interior said Monday that security forces had recaptured 81 of the 120 ISIS prisoners who escaped from the al-Shaddadi prison in the Hasakah countryside and were continuing efforts to track down the remaining escapees.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Many of the detainees were recaptured by government troops who took control of the jail, state media reported.
—Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recaptured
Verb
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Parents retrieved children from the building’s early childhood learning center as the West Bloomfield School District initiated lockdown measures.—
Corey Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Balat then retrieved a second device from Kayumi before lighting it and starting to run, the complaint said.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That elderly resident also recovered from his injuries.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Paint rollers serve as toilet paper handles, reclaimed wood accents line the walls, and refurbished oil drums pose as outdoor seating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Dalrymple also noted that people are eager to lean into organic materials such as clay, terra-cotta, reclaimed brick and wood, bluestone, cobblestone, and other natural elements for countertops, backsplashes, cabinetry, and flooring.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Recaptured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recaptured. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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