recaptured

past tense of recapture
as in regained
to get again in one's possession our team managed to recapture the ball after the fumble

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of recaptured Shares also recaptured its 200-day moving average and safely moved above it — all signs of a major trend change. Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Victoria’s Secret under CEO Hillary Super has doubled down on its authority as the go-to destination for bras and bra fittings—and recaptured some aughts nostalgia—riding that strategy to four consecutive quarters of growth. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 The Associated Press BEIJING -- China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reported Wednesday, as the country seeks to advance its space program. ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 After a prolonged siege and fighting, the British recaptured Delhi and brutally suppressed the rebellion. Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026 Should Flaco have been recaptured and returned to his tiny environment within the Central Park Zoo? Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026 As well as Shusha, Azerbaijan had recaptured the entire lowlands, seven districts that had been crumbling undisturbed for three decades. Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 Bamse and one other individual were recaptured and assessed after a month and found to still be chlamydia-free. New Atlas, 21 July 2026 China successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch on Friday in a breakthrough for the country’s space program, state media said. Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recaptured
Verb
  • Linux password file retrieved The researchers demonstrated the threat on an AMD computer running a current Linux kernel.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The family member had retrieved Molano’s vehicle and found the five large crates of cinnamon rolls inside.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And Kpler said oil flows from the Persian Gulf have recovered to around 70% of pre-war levels.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The bodies were carried hundreds of kilometers downstream by the Bhotekoshi River from the flood's epicenter before being recovered in Chitwan.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But these spaces that were once so focused on entertaining and presentation are starting to be reclaimed once more.
    Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Towards the end of 2025/2026, Gavi had firmly reclaimed his place in the starting line up, though this was also conditioned by a number of injuries.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Recaptured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recaptured. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!