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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
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Fashioned out of reclaimed timber from a 19th-century barn, the cabins have no TVs, just floor-to-ceiling windows facing north across the valley.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Rooms done in reclaimed wood come with gas fireplaces and Bulgari and L’Occitane toiletries.
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Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
All the birdhouses for sale are made from reclaimed fence wood, Bretl said.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
As the wood is reclaimed, not two coffee tables are exactly alike and each piece of wood has natural variation for a unique and eclectic finish.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Dylan Smith, a fisherman from Idaho Falls, has reclaimed his spot in the Idaho record book with another 40-plus-inch lake trout.
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
The stock ran, gave back nearly a quarter of its value into March as oil prices spiked and sentiment around travel demand soured, then reclaimed all of it and pushed to new highs above $88.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The Dutch reclaimed the lead in the 64th minute through West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville, and, once again, the Japanese fans responded by cranking up the noise.
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Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Parts of it are remarkably green, with patchwork fields interspersing the red-brick terraces, and the old industrial landscape reclaimed by nature reserves and parks.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
During the time of Paul’s tenure at the university, Glenn and Bette powerfully reclaimed their places at the center of the action, mostly because of destiny, and because of choices made by me, and even more by us as a couple.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
But almost 90 years later, the Wallachs’ descendants have reclaimed their family legacy and their textiles.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Adjective
Under a country club contract signed in 1988, the district supplies the club with reclaimed water from its sewage plant to irrigate its two golf courses, the report said.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Fashioned out of reclaimed timber from a 19th-century barn, the cabins have no TVs, just floor-to-ceiling windows facing north across the valley.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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
Verb
In rolling to a fourth straight win — their longest such streak in more than a month — the Rays also reclaimed first place in the American League East by percentage points over the Yankees, who have been on top for the last two weeks.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
As the wood is reclaimed, not two coffee tables are exactly alike and each piece of wood has natural variation for a unique and eclectic finish.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Dylan Smith, a fisherman from Idaho Falls, has reclaimed his spot in the Idaho record book with another 40-plus-inch lake trout.
—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
The stock ran, gave back nearly a quarter of its value into March as oil prices spiked and sentiment around travel demand soured, then reclaimed all of it and pushed to new highs above $88.
—
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The Dutch reclaimed the lead in the 64th minute through West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville, and, once again, the Japanese fans responded by cranking up the noise.
—
Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Parts of it are remarkably green, with patchwork fields interspersing the red-brick terraces, and the old industrial landscape reclaimed by nature reserves and parks.
—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
During the time of Paul’s tenure at the university, Glenn and Bette powerfully reclaimed their places at the center of the action, mostly because of destiny, and because of choices made by me, and even more by us as a couple.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
But almost 90 years later, the Wallachs’ descendants have reclaimed their family legacy and their textiles.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 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.
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.
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Kittle, near his ideal playing weight, has rehabilitated on a side field throughout organized team activities.
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The line is currently being rehabilitated end-to-end under the binational agreement.
Verb
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Engineers looking for safe water and recycled air for astronauts should look no further than nature, according to one team of researchers.
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Byron used and abused all kinds of sources—classical, vernacular English, vernacular Italian—and was in turn recycled by others both during his lifetime and after his death.
Adjective
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The recovered gun was previously reported stolen in southwest suburban Bedford Park.
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Investigators were able to conduct a limited interview of the victim before his death and responded to the scene last week and recovered evidence, Becchina said.
Verb
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On Monday evening, 18-year-old suspect Bradley Scott Sayer allegedly did a walk-through of the building, retrieved a shotgun from his vehicle and fatally shot Johnson at the main door and Hull inside.
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Wallick believed Martinez-Sarmiento had retrieved a weapon from a car and was going to menace others outside the nightclub, the district attorney’s office said.
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Each customer is limited to one coupon, which must be redeemed in the store.
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
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.
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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.
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“Reclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclaimed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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