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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
The modern structure has been decked out in reclaimed timber and Roxbury granite, resulting in a rustic feel.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The canvas wall panels have been drenched in Erdem’s signature blue, and the reclaimed floor tiles are patterned and colorful.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Today, this eclectic store is a veritable treasure trove of reclaimed building materials, vintage home and garden décor items, and upcycled furniture.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Three-quarters of the garments were created with reclaimed outdoor-gear materials from their warehouse.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Lamp stands look like they have been made from reclaimed stones and baskets whilst the ceiling fan is made from mock banana leaves.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
By sending the defending champion Dodgers to just their third loss in 14 games this postseason, the Blue Jays reclaimed home-field advantage and guaranteed the World Series trophy will be won at Rogers Centre.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
But when the Panthers faced the New York Jets the following week, Hubbard reclaimed his starting spot.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The Kings staged an 11-2 run to take a 101-97 lead on a 3-pointer by Sabonis, but the Lakers quickly reclaimed the lead following back-to-back 3-pointers by Reaves.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Texas Tech reclaimed a 24-23-3 lead in the all-time series in the process.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Reuse is reclaimed and treated, then injected into the drinking water system (called direct potable reuse, or DPR) or into a surface water source (called indirect potable reuse, or IPR).
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Many of them were returned to France through postwar government efforts, but have not been reclaimed.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Mission Hills reclaimed the lead when Huhn hit Ryan MacKenzie with a 76-yard strike down the home sideline.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The project forms part of the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for TREMS, which brings together scientists, industry, and government partners to turn reclaimed waste into high-value materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
The modern structure has been decked out in reclaimed timber and Roxbury granite, resulting in a rustic feel.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The canvas wall panels have been drenched in Erdem’s signature blue, and the reclaimed floor tiles are patterned and colorful.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Today, this eclectic store is a veritable treasure trove of reclaimed building materials, vintage home and garden décor items, and upcycled furniture.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Three-quarters of the garments were created with reclaimed outdoor-gear materials from their warehouse.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Lamp stands look like they have been made from reclaimed stones and baskets whilst the ceiling fan is made from mock banana leaves.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
All of the structures showcase reclaimed materials and vintage pieces, with items like antler mirrors and bearskin rugs being nods to the Wild West setting.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
By sending the defending champion Dodgers to just their third loss in 14 games this postseason, the Blue Jays reclaimed home-field advantage and guaranteed the World Series trophy will be won at Rogers Centre.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
But when the Panthers faced the New York Jets the following week, Hubbard reclaimed his starting spot.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The Kings staged an 11-2 run to take a 101-97 lead on a 3-pointer by Sabonis, but the Lakers quickly reclaimed the lead following back-to-back 3-pointers by Reaves.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Texas Tech reclaimed a 24-23-3 lead in the all-time series in the process.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Reuse is reclaimed and treated, then injected into the drinking water system (called direct potable reuse, or DPR) or into a surface water source (called indirect potable reuse, or IPR).
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Many of them were returned to France through postwar government efforts, but have not been reclaimed.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Mission Hills reclaimed the lead when Huhn hit Ryan MacKenzie with a 76-yard strike down the home sideline.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
Verb
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By late January, the last four escapees were recaptured after being lured back into captivity by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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After a relatively down campaign for the Blue Jays in the regular season, Scherzer recaptured some of his old form in a strong outing against the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The albatross was rehabilitated and released back to the wild in a neighboring area in October, officials said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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With its sadistic violence, taboo sexuality, and grim depiction of postwar London, Peeping Tom was a flop that essentially ended the illustrious career of director Michael Powell, falling into obscurity until Martin Scorsese rescued it and rehabilitated its reputation with a 1979 rerelease.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It’s filled with ComfortTemp recycled insulation made from plastic bottles and containers and has a water-repellent outer layer.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The byproducts of crushing sugarcane are used as energy and fertilizer, and the sugar left over after crushing is recycled into SweetFoam, which is the world’s first carbon-negative midsole.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The album is already available to be pre-saved.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The secret bases helped the family live undetected until police finally tracked Phillips down in the early hours of September 8, and retrieved the children from deep within the forest.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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There also did not appear to be many hawkers, who stand on the sidewalk with binders filled with photographs of different items that are later retrieved from a storefront, storage bin or other location upon request.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Varsho redeemed himself in the fourth.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The recovered bell has been on display at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in Whitefish Point ever since, and it has been rung during an annual memorial service since 1996.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The recovered item was the crown of Empress Eugénie, which features eight gold eagles, 1,354 diamonds, 1,136 rose-cut diamonds and 56 emeralds.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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 6 Nov. 2025.
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