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reclaimed

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verb

past tense of reclaim
1
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 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
Adjective
The law also added a requirement that heavy water users (over 100,000 gallons a day) must use reclaimed water, or water that has been used and cleaned, to offset their use of fresh, drinkable water. Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Guests can hike, cycle, or ski up to Moonshack, a secluded cabin built from reclaimed timber next to an observatory with a telescope on par with those used by major research universities. Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 Billy was corresponding with a Canadian business that was making plastic products from reclaimed lumber. Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026 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. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 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 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
Verb
Trade Timing & Outlook TM recently reclaimed the $180 breakout level after showing signs of seller exhaustion near the lows. Tony Zhang, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Stone surfaces show visible cut lines; furniture incorporates reclaimed tree bark. Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The hotel’s design blends reclaimed materials, vintage décor, and modern style. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 The couple started building in 2021 and implemented antique light fixtures, reclaimed doors, wide baseboards, vintage mantels, and more to imbue the home with a sense of history. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026 Maduro reclaimed control by simply creating a separate legislature of loyalists. Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Faux Barnwood Floors Original barnwood flooring that’s reclaimed from old barns has been a popular choice for farmhouse and rustic style interiors. Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026 The site sits near existing industrial infrastructure, including a power plant and reclaimed water systems. Sayri Proano, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026 The discovery dates back to 2010, when a team was excavating a site in Guatemala called Xultun—a once-bustling city with thousands of buildings that had since been reclaimed by the jungle. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
Adjective
  • But the tale of the shitty guy who uses his ‘saved’ status to avoid scrutiny of his current choices?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • 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, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Before being released, each snake is microchipped so they can be identified if they are recaptured; the chips also help biologists track the snakes’ movement.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The plan rehabilitated the traffic conditions after the first game.
    Zuri Primos July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • Four orphaned bobcats will be rehabilitated at Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga in an effort to return the kittens back to the wild this fall.
    Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • In January, CalRecycle, the state’s waste agency, reported that less than 10% of most single-use plastic materials in the state were being recycled.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Manduka also makes yoga towels from plastic bottles and recycled poly yarn.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • That assessment has not been independently verified, but investigators are expected to examine the recovered hardware in greater detail.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • The company did not, however, discuss how the recovered capital would impact its consumer base.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Seventeen people were retrieved, including one man who was later declared dead and three people who were transported to a local hospital and later released, according to Crispen.
    Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • One man, Clifford Boisa, died immediately after being retrieved from the chilly water.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Some card issuers limit how and when rewards can be redeemed.
    Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • ClassPass credits can be redeemed for bundles of one, two, or four tickets.
    Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 Jul. 2026.

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