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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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Iger reclaimed the Disney CEO role in late 2022, about two years after his initial departure.
—Lillian Rizzo,julia Boorstin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Tyler Rogers owned the seventh, Randy Rodríguez pitched his way to an All-Star team by dominating the eighth, and Camilo Doval reclaimed his role in the ninth.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Hildebrand ultimately reclaimed her seat after her replacement resigned in October 2016.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Worchester reclaimed the lead at 8-7 in the ninth, but Roden struck again with an RBI single that plated Eric Wagaman to again draw the hosts even and keep the game rolling.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
The future reclaimed its potential.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
As debates rage today about the affordability crisis and the crisis of the humanities, the New Deal’s vision of cultural democracy stands ready to be reclaimed and updated for the present.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Armenia’s relations with its longtime sponsor and ally Russia have grown increasingly strained after Azerbaijan fully reclaimed the Karabakh region in 2023, ending decades of ethnic Armenian separatists’ rule there.
—ABC News, 1 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
Walsh sat through six consecutive DNP-CDs after Tatum’s return but recently reclaimed a spot in Mazzulla’s rotation.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Iger reclaimed the Disney CEO role in late 2022, about two years after his initial departure.
—Lillian Rizzo,julia Boorstin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Tyler Rogers owned the seventh, Randy Rodríguez pitched his way to an All-Star team by dominating the eighth, and Camilo Doval reclaimed his role in the ninth.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Hildebrand ultimately reclaimed her seat after her replacement resigned in October 2016.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Worchester reclaimed the lead at 8-7 in the ninth, but Roden struck again with an RBI single that plated Eric Wagaman to again draw the hosts even and keep the game rolling.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
The future reclaimed its potential.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
As debates rage today about the affordability crisis and the crisis of the humanities, the New Deal’s vision of cultural democracy stands ready to be reclaimed and updated for the present.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Armenia’s relations with its longtime sponsor and ally Russia have grown increasingly strained after Azerbaijan fully reclaimed the Karabakh region in 2023, ending decades of ethnic Armenian separatists’ rule there.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
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In 2023, a zebra that escaped from a Seoul zoo gained widespread attention after roaming city streets before being safely recaptured without injury.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, the army recaptured him in the town of Tapalpa, the same place where El Mencho was captured and killed.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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And there was a TV movie where Dirk Bogarde played Dahl, many years ago, with Glenda Jackson as Patricia Neal, about Patricia Neal’s strokes and how Dahl rehabilitated her.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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For eight years, Ruth has cared for and rehabilitated non-native exotic animals like bearded dragons, guinea pigs, sugar gliders and leopard geckos in hopes of one day finding them a forever home.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Items collected will be responsibly recycled or donated.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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More than 90% of plastics aren't recycled, according to the American Chemistry Council.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 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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Her body was only retrieved from the rubble hours later, rescue workers said.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fluorescent mineral discovered in lunar meteorite sample Cerium-Magnesium Changesite was isolated from the first lunar meteorite sample retrieved from the ground in China.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In total, winners in British Columbia have redeemed more than $28 million from the nationwide lottery game.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The two recovered armbands were returned in perfect condition.—
Ryan Brennan
April 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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The recovered vehicle was confirmed stolen out of Oakland, according to police.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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