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as in recapturing
to get again in one's possession
she reclaimed the championship title after losing it last year
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as in rehabilitating
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 recycling
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 reclaiming
Soundcore Headphones Deal The Soundcore Q20i is a useful tool for reclaiming your focus in the unpredictable world of remote work.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Some Iranian Americans still dream of going back, perhaps reclaiming land taken during the revolution.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Ahead of reclaiming her post at The View table, former Survivor star and conservative commentator Elisabeth Hasselbeck is weighing in on Hot Topics on her own terms.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
The mortal world began its inevitable process of reclaiming and forgetting.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
That level should determine whether this is merely a relief rally or the beginning of a broader reversal capable of reclaiming key moving averages and re-entering a sustained markup phase.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Takeru Satoh portrayed a counterpart who reframes revenge as self-sacrifice, while Park Min Young’s Kang Ji-won redefined the K-revenge heroine by reclaiming her fate.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
The court found that the city will likely prevail on reclaiming ownership of the properties but has not made a final decision, according to the Polk County District Court order.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 23 Feb. 2026
One way people reduce stigma is by reclaiming the narrative around their consumption.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Some Iranian Americans still dream of going back, perhaps reclaiming land taken during the revolution.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Ahead of reclaiming her post at The View table, former Survivor star and conservative commentator Elisabeth Hasselbeck is weighing in on Hot Topics on her own terms.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
The mortal world began its inevitable process of reclaiming and forgetting.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
That level should determine whether this is merely a relief rally or the beginning of a broader reversal capable of reclaiming key moving averages and re-entering a sustained markup phase.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Takeru Satoh portrayed a counterpart who reframes revenge as self-sacrifice, while Park Min Young’s Kang Ji-won redefined the K-revenge heroine by reclaiming her fate.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
The court found that the city will likely prevail on reclaiming ownership of the properties but has not made a final decision, according to the Polk County District Court order.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 23 Feb. 2026
One way people reduce stigma is by reclaiming the narrative around their consumption.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaiming
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That includes 15 Democrats, who are leaving despite their party’s increasing odds of recapturing the House next November.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s holy temple, which had been defiled by the occupiers, the Maccabees searched for pure oil to light the menorah.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Dec. 2025
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The first phase of rehabilitating three of the critical crossings will begin this year to strengthen them and prevent disruptions.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Don Meginley, who spent three years rehabilitating 20 buildings in Boston’s South End, has agreements to buy 14 buildings near Flamingo Park.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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And in the next few years, the area also will start recycling wastewater at new facilities, including San Diego’s Pure Water project as well as other recycling projects in Oceanside and eastern San Diego County.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Three decades later, a company recycling the slag was fined $500,000 after exposing employees to elevated levels of arsenic, violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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His handle is both his redeeming trait and what traps him in the half court.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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And more than most, Jesse was dedicated with every fiber in his being, to redeeming the soul of America.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Thomas being one of the game’s very best forwards at retrieving and exiting his own zone is a huge part of that.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Severe thunderstorms and the risk of tornadoes are expected across parts of Oklahoma on Friday and Friday night, as the state is already recovering from deadly storms overnight.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perry started the year recovering from knee surgery and was perhaps the Kings’ best forward for a stretch soon after.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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