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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
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.
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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
By publicly reclaiming her identity, Pelicot sparked a global reckoning about rape culture, consent and accountability.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
For her, she’s just been assaulted and is reclaiming a level of physicality for herself.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
One way people reduce stigma is by reclaiming the narrative around their consumption.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
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
By publicly reclaiming her identity, Pelicot sparked a global reckoning about rape culture, consent and accountability.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
For her, she’s just been assaulted and is reclaiming a level of physicality for herself.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 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 bill would provide a temporary carve-out for companies building new multifamily housing or rehabilitating properties that would otherwise be uninhabitable.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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White spent the bulk of this month rehabilitating with the Hornets’ performance staff ensuring his calf would be able to fully endure the season’s grueling stretch run — which features another West Coast trip — and be available to play in multiple outings in multiple days.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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This structure would allow manufacturers, waste collectors, and materials recoverers to shift from competition to partnership, sharing profits more equitably and making recycling financially sustainable long‑term.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Reusing vessels for everyday products has advantages over recycling single-use packages, as long as people follow a thoughtful approach, according to experts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Since Heathcliff seems to lose all redeeming qualities after Cathy’s death, turning into a truly miserable and vengeful man, book devotees likely have a far less romantic vision of him than what is presented in the film.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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In this view, very little in the existing order is worth redeeming.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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David Marshall, the chief nursing executive at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, said the 900-bed hospital started using Moxi two years ago to help with backend work, such as moving linens and retrieving medication and patient belongings.—
Katherine Moynihan,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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While the victim is retrieving the money, a second suspect quickly removes the ATM card from the machine and replaces it with a counterfeit card that closely resembles the original.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The findings, published in the journal Nature, reveal a world recovering from devastation and teeming with strange, soft-bodied creatures whose delicate features were frozen in stone with astonishing detail.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Postpartum massage caters to the needs of parents who are recovering from childbirth and are dealing with the challenges of newborn care.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Reclaiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclaiming. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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