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verb

past tense of reclaim
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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 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
This new statute requires various property owners, including HOAs, to either remove nonfunctional turf or begin irrigating it with reclaimed water. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 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
Public frustration at the closure of the two east-west roads led to projects that reclaimed them. Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026 The app launched on Thursday and is available on both the App Store and Google Play, and, according to the Post, over 500,000 former creators, including stars like Lele Pons, JimmyHere, MightyDuck, and Jack & Jack, have already reclaimed their accounts. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 In 2024, the city announced a call for proposals wherein those two lanes would be reclaimed from traffic for leisure and greenery. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026 Even with its unnecessary detours, Singing reaches this wild reverie in the end—a voice reclaimed to report, softly, from the fathomless depths of the human experience. Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026 LeBron James reclaimed the primary playmaker role for the Lakers with Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard sharing ballhandling duties. Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Use reclaimed wood to create a rustic and sustainable DIY privacy fence. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026 Forty years ago, the state reclaimed a rail line for cycling before the trend caught on nationwide. Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026 However, Samsung reclaimed the top spot in DRAM revenue from SK Hynix in the last three months of 2025, according to Counterpoint, though SK Hynix continued to dominate HBM with a 57% market share. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
Verb
  • The inmates, whose ages ranged from 19 to 42, were all eventually recaptured by October.
    Patrick Smith, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
  • All of the inmates were eventually recaptured after a monthslong search.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The hilltop structures were originally built as Catholic shrines dedicated to the virgins they're named after, but were turned into military fortresses in the early 1800s—they have since been rehabilitated for tourism.
    Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
  • All the birds had been struck by vehicles and rehabilitated.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And while polystyrene is not commonly recycled in Connecticut, manufacturers say the technologies are available to reuse foam container material for other products.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
  • Saatva has made a name for itself as a leader in prioritizing eco-conscious and high-end materials, including organic cotton and recycled steel coils and polyester.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • The pumpkin, which is worth several million dollars, was eventually retrieved and a year later replaced by a new version, this time with a stronger structure to protect it from the elements—and maintain its position as a prized photo opportunity.
    Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
  • The little boy was under the water's surface for approximately four minutes before he was retrieved by a hotel employee, according to the reports.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • The deal is available for in-restaurant orders at the register only and cannot be redeemed via kiosk, online or third party.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • Police secured a search warrant for the home and recovered equipment often used for animal fighting including metal spurs, straps, medications and transport containers.
    Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • After extraction, the recovered metals were reprocessed into new battery materials, demonstrating a closed-loop recycling pathway.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 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 9 May. 2026.

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