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as in recaptured
to get again in one's possession
she reclaimed the championship title after losing it last year
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as in rehabilitated
to make better in behavior or character
a program to reclaim juvenile offenders by requiring them to do community service
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as in recycled
to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product
after reclaiming the glycerin from used vegetable oil, you can use the oil to create a fuel that burns cleaner than regular gasoline
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Recent Examples of reclaimed
Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
All the birdhouses for sale are made from reclaimed fence wood, Bretl said.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Zoe works primarily in reclaimed textiles, which also piqued Hannah’s interest.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The company reclaimed rights to Monopoly after its Universal deal expired, with producer Randall Emmett briefly attempting to get a Monopoly movie off the ground thereafter.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Originally formed from land reclaimed from Biscayne Bay during Florida’s land boom of the 1920s, Grove Isle was transformed into a private residential community in the late 1970s.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Almost all of those lives reclaimed were children.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The pop star was acquitted of all charges two years later, and Arvizo and his family quietly reclaimed their privacy.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Buyers showed up, the stock reversed, reclaimed the 50-day, and just made new highs at $210.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The walls and ceiling feature 200-year-old wood reclaimed from farmhouses, and the furniture is made from local elm.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
As Russia’s advance stalls, Ukraine boosts long-range strikes After a series of gains last year, Russia’s advances along the over 600-mile front line have ground to a near halt recently, and Ukraine’s armed forces have launched successful counterstrikes and reclaimed some ground.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Rooms done in reclaimed wood come with gas fireplaces and Bulgari and L’Occitane toiletries.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
All the birdhouses for sale are made from reclaimed fence wood, Bretl said.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Zoe works primarily in reclaimed textiles, which also piqued Hannah’s interest.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has reclaimed 450 acres of ancestral land in Butte County after roughly seven years of negotiations.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The company reclaimed rights to Monopoly after its Universal deal expired, with producer Randall Emmett briefly attempting to get a Monopoly movie off the ground thereafter.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Originally formed from land reclaimed from Biscayne Bay during Florida’s land boom of the 1920s, Grove Isle was transformed into a private residential community in the late 1970s.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Almost all of those lives reclaimed were children.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The pop star was acquitted of all charges two years later, and Arvizo and his family quietly reclaimed their privacy.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Buyers showed up, the stock reversed, reclaimed the 50-day, and just made new highs at $210.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The walls and ceiling feature 200-year-old wood reclaimed from farmhouses, and the furniture is made from local elm.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
As Russia’s advance stalls, Ukraine boosts long-range strikes After a series of gains last year, Russia’s advances along the over 600-mile front line have ground to a near halt recently, and Ukraine’s armed forces have launched successful counterstrikes and reclaimed some ground.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
Adjective
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Spotify noted that the album is one of the most pre-saved album Countdown Pages in platform history, with more than five million presaves.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2026
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each snake released was fitted with a microchip, which can be used to identify it in the future if it is encountered or recaptured.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Kittle, near his ideal playing weight, has rehabilitated on a side field throughout organized team activities.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The line is currently being rehabilitated end-to-end under the binational agreement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Glass soda bottles were recycled for 5 cents.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Most Saturday morning cartoons recycled the same backgrounds over and over.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Out of an abundance of caution, both master passwords and the contents of any of the recovered Dashlane vaults should be changed immediately to reduce the chance, however unlikely, that the attackers succeed in breaking the master password.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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Whatever the cause, the rotation rate observed in the recovered telemetry was not survivable.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Freeman retrieved it and fired to Wrobleski covering first base.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Despite great efforts, including forensic examinations of items retrieved from the campsite, Serrao’s identity could not be determined.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
Verb
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That’s worth at least $30 in travel booked through Chase Travel℠ or when redeemed for a statement credit.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The code must be redeemed within 30 days of purchase.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Reclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclaimed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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