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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
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
Adam Williams
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
The researchers positioned intuitive attunement as something that gets dulled by painful experience and reclaimed through healing.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The downstairs lounge features reclaimed wood from an old barn at Crown Daisy, a tactile connection between the restaurant and the food being served.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
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
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
Interior finishes include reclaimed timber flooring and panels, while mature trees relocated from municipal sites reinforce the 'tree' concept and create an immediate green setting.
—Adam Williams
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
The researchers positioned intuitive attunement as something that gets dulled by painful experience and reclaimed through healing.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The downstairs lounge features reclaimed wood from an old barn at Crown Daisy, a tactile connection between the restaurant and the food being served.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
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Khartoum has largely been spared attacks by the RSF since it was recaptured by the Sudanese Armed Forces last year, but the capital has recently seen sporadic strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The inmates, whose ages ranged from 19 to 42, were all eventually recaptured by October.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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They’re still needed long after a kid is out of diapers, done with school, out of the house, employed, married, unmarried, unemployed, reemployed, remarried, rehabilitated, whatever.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day, is nearing the end of its life and needs to be rehabilitated and eventually replaced, OC San officials said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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To address the challenge, the Fraunhofer IPA research team began developing a robotic system capable of deciding whether individual battery cells should be reused, remanufactured, or fully recycled.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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And because microreactors are portable, Albrecht said, the entire unit can be removed and the waste processed or recycled by the private-sector contractor that provides the technology to the base.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
7 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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That urgency has pushed Miami-Dade County to search for long-term solutions for managing the recovered sargassum.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Not every case ends with recovered funds.—
Jon Stojan
May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 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 12 May. 2026.
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