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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
Nonpartisan election forecasters give Democrats a slight edge to flip the competitive seat that the party considers critical to reclaiming the House in the midterms.
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
What’s driving the surge Life transitions in your 40s and 50s — empty nests, divorce, career pivots or simply reclaiming personal freedom — are sparking the desire to travel solo.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Life transitions such as an empty nest, divorce, career pivots or simply reclaiming personal freedom often spark the desire to explore the world alone.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
The brothers are suing Saieh in the hopes of reclaiming the painting (Morrow died in 2020).
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Vertu research, more and more Gen Z adults are reclaiming their reality by switching to dumb phones or maintaining dual dumb-smartphone setups, and spending more time in tech-free or digitally minimalist spaces.
—Luba Kassova, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The song's themes of reclaiming American identity and confronting exclusion resonate with students and directors.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
In a world that often feels fragmented and dehumanized, reclaiming this universality is an ethical act.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Sony Noise-Canceling Headphones Deal The Sony WH-CH720N is the ultimate tool for reclaiming your focus.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
What’s driving the surge Life transitions in your 40s and 50s — empty nests, divorce, career pivots or simply reclaiming personal freedom — are sparking the desire to travel solo.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Life transitions such as an empty nest, divorce, career pivots or simply reclaiming personal freedom often spark the desire to explore the world alone.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
The brothers are suing Saieh in the hopes of reclaiming the painting (Morrow died in 2020).
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Vertu research, more and more Gen Z adults are reclaiming their reality by switching to dumb phones or maintaining dual dumb-smartphone setups, and spending more time in tech-free or digitally minimalist spaces.
—Luba Kassova, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The song's themes of reclaiming American identity and confronting exclusion resonate with students and directors.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
In a world that often feels fragmented and dehumanized, reclaiming this universality is an ethical act.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Sony Noise-Canceling Headphones Deal The Sony WH-CH720N is the ultimate tool for reclaiming your focus.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaiming
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Orlando has won seven in a row by relying on its newfound offensive identity from this season and by recapturing its defensive one from the past.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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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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Ivey spent most of his time in Chicago away from his teammates while rehabilitating his knee, which was sore due to a lack of muscle strength as a direct effect of his long-term recovery from the broken leg.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Windel has spent decades building and rehabilitating housing across Oklahoma.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
24 Mar. 2026
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The volumes of textiles being sent to landfills in states like California far outpace repair projects and recycling innovation efforts.—
Lisa Jepsen,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jackson should be commended for taking a thoughtful step to strengthen consumer trust and the future of recycling innovation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Its trip-planning aspects overlap somewhat with those of this new main MTA app, but TrainTime is largely geared toward buying and redeeming tickets and will continue to be so for a while.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
25 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the only redeeming quality is the show’s art direction inspired by legendary Marvel comic-book artist Jack Kirby.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Failing to establish and maintain effective methods to identify and evaluate hazards related to retrieving, transporting, storing, and handling explosive ordnance, including grenades.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This not only restricts the robot’s movement but can also make retrieving the device from the pool a frustrating task.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Currently, the small pup is recovering in the shelter's ICU, where staff are monitoring him closely and giving him plenty of attention.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez was released from the hospital on Wednesday and is recovering at his residence in Minnesota.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Reclaiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclaiming. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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