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
Bundy was finally recaptured in February 1978.
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian forces even recaptured small areas of territory, the Institute for the Study of War data showed.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Progressives feel the same way, although Democratic enthusiasm for eliminating the filibuster has cooled since Republicans recaptured the majority.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
His grant of a constitution was at once revoked by Charles Felix; he was arrested, and after a few weeks an Austrian army recaptured Turin for the king.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.
—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
Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian forces even recaptured small areas of territory, the Institute for the Study of War data showed.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Progressives feel the same way, although Democratic enthusiasm for eliminating the filibuster has cooled since Republicans recaptured the majority.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
His grant of a constitution was at once revoked by Charles Felix; he was arrested, and after a few weeks an Austrian army recaptured Turin for the king.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recaptured
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After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and suddenly, improbably, UConn had a chance to win.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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While Wilson retrieved leg cuffs, Billups-Taylor placed his foot on Curry’s back to keep him down.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers recovered after blowing a 23-point lead to beat rookie Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks 116-103 on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy and Amber Lynn Costello were killed between 2009 and 2010 and also recovered near Gilgo Beach.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Very Cherry reclaimed the crown in 2003 and has remained the top seller since, but Buttered Popcorn still commands a devoted following.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The upset didn’t last — Very Cherry reclaimed the title in 2003 and has held it ever since, according to Jelly Belly.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Recaptured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recaptured. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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