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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
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
Set the scene Marsa Al Arab extends 1,540 feet out to sea, on reclaimed land that runs alongside the famed Burj Al Arab, offering a new sidelong perspective on Dubai’s most famous landmark.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 May 2026
An internal redesign also reclaimed 30,000 square meters of waiting space for travelers.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
In a system already stretched thin, that reclaimed time and stability matter.
—Fj Campbell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
In late November, three weeks after Democrats reclaimed the House, Jeffries prevailed by ten votes—becoming both caucus chairman and Pelosi’s heir apparent.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Eco effort Sustainability is at the heart of the 1 Hotels brand, and this comes across in almost every aspect of the hotel from responsibly sourced and reclaimed building materials to the design to the in-room amenities (right down to the soy ink in the pens).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Monroe’s crystal gown set an auction record in 1999, lost the title to her other iconic dress (from The Seven Year Itch) in 2011, and reclaimed the crown in 2016.
—Mic Anderson Britannica Editors May 18, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
The brewery also reclaimed outdoor patio seating that had previously been used for brewing equipment and storage.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
After coming off the bench, returning early from a hyperextended knee, Edwards reclaimed some of his mojo.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Adjective
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
Set the scene Marsa Al Arab extends 1,540 feet out to sea, on reclaimed land that runs alongside the famed Burj Al Arab, offering a new sidelong perspective on Dubai’s most famous landmark.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reclaimed 50,000 on Wednesday and traded at roughly 50,700 on Friday.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 May 2026
An internal redesign also reclaimed 30,000 square meters of waiting space for travelers.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
In a system already stretched thin, that reclaimed time and stability matter.
—Fj Campbell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
In late November, three weeks after Democrats reclaimed the House, Jeffries prevailed by ten votes—becoming both caucus chairman and Pelosi’s heir apparent.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Eco effort Sustainability is at the heart of the 1 Hotels brand, and this comes across in almost every aspect of the hotel from responsibly sourced and reclaimed building materials to the design to the in-room amenities (right down to the soy ink in the pens).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Monroe’s crystal gown set an auction record in 1999, lost the title to her other iconic dress (from The Seven Year Itch) in 2011, and reclaimed the crown in 2016.
—Mic Anderson Britannica Editors May 18, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
The brewery also reclaimed outdoor patio seating that had previously been used for brewing equipment and storage.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
After coming off the bench, returning early from a hyperextended knee, Edwards reclaimed some of his mojo.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
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Data center context and competitive pressure The server CPU market has shifted considerably since AMD’s EPYC Milan recaptured meaningful share from Intel in the early 2020s.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Khartoum has largely been spared attacks by the RSF since it was recaptured by the Sudanese Armed Forces last year, but the capital has recently seen sporadic strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Since the bear cubs are growing fast and require more resources to be fully rehabilitated and returned to the wilderness, the San Diego Humane Society is appealing for public support to help fund their care.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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They’re still needed long after a kid is out of diapers, done with school, out of the house, employed, married, unmarried, unemployed, reemployed, remarried, rehabilitated, whatever.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, less than 25 percent of it is currently being recycled.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Waste that cannot be recycled is directed toward recovery of materials or energy, with disposal treated as a last resort.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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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Johnson retrieved a gas can from a tool shed in the backyard, doused Whitaker and the house with gasoline, lit a dish towel on fire, threw it at Whitaker and left, the attorney general's office said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Roy TsatokeHeather Allen Some miscellaneous items belonging to Roy were located in the McKinleyville residence and retrieved by Arcata PD.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Fuel perks earned by shopping will be available for redemption immediately after shopping transactions are complete and can then be redeemed at any GetGo location.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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All gift cards and site credits must be redeemed by June 30.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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In addition to trunk debris, carbon fiber components that hold pressurized gases to adjust a spacecraft’s orientation also make up a lot of recovered reentry debris.—
Matthew Ray,
The Conversation,
13 May 2026
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That urgency has pushed Miami-Dade County to search for long-term solutions for managing the recovered sargassum.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 May 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 24 May. 2026.
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