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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
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
Each table has a unique finish from reclaimed pine, with a sturdy MDF and iron base to prevent cracking over time.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
His business, Natural Edge, sells art and furniture made from reclaimed wood slabs imported from Fiji.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
With sustainability at its core, Aquarabia will recycle 80 percent of its waste and use reclaimed water.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Menoncello replied with a break and 40-meter solo try for 10-5 but England reclaimed the lead right on halftime.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
The stock reclaimed its 200-day moving average around $100 earlier this winter and has since pushed steadily higher, now trading near $120.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Gold briefly reclaimed $5,400 a troy ounce before paring gains Monday morning.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
As things stand with a dozen matches still to play, Wednesday are on course to finish the season with a minus points total, seven of the 18 points deducted for breaches of financial rules last autumn yet to be reclaimed by a team who have scored just twice since Boxing Day.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
In April 2025, two years after their reluctant departure, the Sudanese military reclaimed Khartoum from the RSF.
—Yousra Elbagir, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Well after the two-hour mark, after all the senators on the committee had had their chance to praise or poke at the nominee, Cassidy reclaimed the microphone, citing chair’s prerogative to ask final questions.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Thailand has reclaimed the number-one spot for outbound destination due to its warm weather, while bookings to Russia doubled due to visa waivers set in place last December.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Each table has a unique finish from reclaimed pine, with a sturdy MDF and iron base to prevent cracking over time.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
His business, Natural Edge, sells art and furniture made from reclaimed wood slabs imported from Fiji.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
With sustainability at its core, Aquarabia will recycle 80 percent of its waste and use reclaimed water.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
The home features reclaimed antique European limestone floors and custom millwork.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Menoncello replied with a break and 40-meter solo try for 10-5 but England reclaimed the lead right on halftime.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
The stock reclaimed its 200-day moving average around $100 earlier this winter and has since pushed steadily higher, now trading near $120.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Gold briefly reclaimed $5,400 a troy ounce before paring gains Monday morning.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
As things stand with a dozen matches still to play, Wednesday are on course to finish the season with a minus points total, seven of the 18 points deducted for breaches of financial rules last autumn yet to be reclaimed by a team who have scored just twice since Boxing Day.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
In April 2025, two years after their reluctant departure, the Sudanese military reclaimed Khartoum from the RSF.
—Yousra Elbagir, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Well after the two-hour mark, after all the senators on the committee had had their chance to praise or poke at the nominee, Cassidy reclaimed the microphone, citing chair’s prerogative to ask final questions.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Thailand has reclaimed the number-one spot for outbound destination due to its warm weather, while bookings to Russia doubled due to visa waivers set in place last December.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
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All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The swagger with which the 2013-14 and 2014-15 teams played could never be recaptured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Stuart, the judge, questioned whether Davis can be rehabilitated.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is a harsher version of Rooster’s insistence that anyone can be rehabilitated, one that acknowledges that some damage is irreparable, and that the people who benefit from infinite patience and forgiveness are usually men of privilege.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cocoa extraction process in the building used and recycled the propane in a closed system.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Play was recycled and Harrison Armstrong ended up firing a good chance too close to goalkeeper Senne Lammens after Iliman Ndiaye had wriggled free down the right.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The album surpassed 1 million pre-saves on Spotify, becoming hip-hop’s most pre-saved album on the platform.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors said Rawat then went upstairs, retrieved a gun and another child, and returned to the kitchen where Reed was still seated.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The most common objects retrieved from water include nuts and bolts, screws and nails, cutlery and tools.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Solanke redeemed himself in 2022-23 with the drop looming for Bournemouth again, scoring in three crucial victories against Fulham, Spurs and Leeds United in the April and also setting up the other two goals, including Dango Ouattara’s stoppage-time winner, in a 3-2 defeat of his current club.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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These tickets must be redeemed at the Florida Lottery main office in Tallahassee or one of the district offices.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The recovered animals include ducks, chickens and goats.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The recovered firearms are undergoing forensic processing and will be submitted to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network for ballistic comparison and analysis.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.
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