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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
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
The stock has reclaimed its 200-day moving average and relative strength is improving as investors rotate back toward airlines with pricing power and premium demand exposure.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 27 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
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 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
The stock has reclaimed its 200-day moving average and relative strength is improving as investors rotate back toward airlines with pricing power and premium demand exposure.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
Verb
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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
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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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The duration of such a probation typically depends on whether a defendant is determined to be successfully rehabilitated.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Which were rehabilitated, and who runs them and on what basis?—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
Verb
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This bill was signed into law in 2022 to reduce the impact of these types of single-use plastics by requiring that, by 2032, the use of these materials are cut by 25%, that 65% are recycled, and 100% of these single-use items are recyclable or compostable.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Let’s move toward a circular economy in all possible ways; even a very special raw material like this can be recycled into something new of high quality.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 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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Senior center fielder Dylan Martin retrieved it and held Doppke to a double.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Except for carp and catfish, macaroni has to be moved — cast and retrieved in a lake or tumbled in stream current.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Verb
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These tickets must be redeemed at a Florida Lottery office.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Qatar lost all of their games in 2022 but redeemed themselves a year later by retaining the Asian Cup with a 3-1 victory over Jordan.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The recovered equipment is estimated to be worth around $300,000.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Shareef said the identities of the two recovered divers are pending autopsies.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
19 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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