Synonyms of reclaiming

reclaiming

verb

present participle of reclaim

1

as in recapturing

to get again in one's possession

she reclaimed the championship title after losing it last year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recapturing
• regaining
• retrieving
• recovering
• retaking
• repossessing
• reacquiring
• getting back
• recouping
• replenishing
• re-collecting
• recruiting
• rescuing
• redeeming
• repurchasing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• misplacing
• mislaying

2

as in rehabilitating

to make better in behavior or character

a program to reclaim juvenile offenders by requiring them to do community service

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rehabilitating
• redeeming
• regenerating
• reforming
• improving
• restoring
• habilitating
• refining
• amending
• reeducating
• purifying
• cleansing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subverting
• lowering
• degrading
• corrupting
• poisoning
• demoralizing
• warping
• prostituting
• debauching
• perverting
• demeaning
• profaning
• abasing
• depraving
• cankering

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recycling
• recovering
• processing
• reusing
• reprocessing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reclaiming

But putting the brakes on fearful predictions and reclaiming agency over a useful tech tool may be just as important, some researchers say. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026

With Royce’s unexpected support and a community determined to keep her from disappearing beneath the weight of her responsibilities, Joy begins the difficult journey of reclaiming her identity. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

After a contentious primary last month, Michigan Democrats are trying to unify in an effort to hold a Senate seat crucial to reclaiming the majority. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

These tools and expert tips are your best weapon for reclaiming a smooth, even toned and luminous complexion. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. — Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

One mom shares how postpartum hair changes affected her sense of self and why reclaiming her curly hair routine became a small act of self-care. — Jenny Hughes, Parents, 25 Aug. 2026

The relative chart versus the SPX has improved as well, with NTR rebounding from trendline support and reclaiming its 40-week moving average (MA) in the ratio. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

We've been reclaiming a lot of our ancestral homelands, our village site which is Verona Marina. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026