as in recovery
the act or process of getting something back
pumped water out of the field as part of the land reclamation program designed to provide farmers with more farmland
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Recent Examples of reclamation
Another challenge comes from the limited capacity of salvage workers compared to the scale of regional storm damage, and the slower pace of reclamation work, which is done by hand.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Melissa Nicole Allen: A Visionary Reclaiming What Was Lost
Leading this reclamation is Melissa Nicole Allen, the powerhouse founder of Maures Development Group and one of Wisconsin’s first minority and woman-owned real estate development firm.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
For a reclamation to take hold and a climb back into playoff relevance to become a reality, the Sparks will rely on the dogged leadership of their newest star, Kelsey Plum, acquired in a three-team trade in January.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
From Argentina to Miami, themes of reclamation, community and identity converge.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 13 May 2025
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Melissa Nicole Allen: A Visionary Reclaiming What Was Lost
Leading this reclamation is Melissa Nicole Allen, the powerhouse founder of Maures Development Group and one of Wisconsin’s first minority and woman-owned real estate development firm.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
For a reclamation to take hold and a climb back into playoff relevance to become a reality, the Sparks will rely on the dogged leadership of their newest star, Kelsey Plum, acquired in a three-team trade in January.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
From Argentina to Miami, themes of reclamation, community and identity converge.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclamation
Noun
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Having a sound plan for resilience, regardless of implementation phase, is a huge head start on recovery.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Families of those who have died from overdoses, those in recovery from substance use disorder and families of struggling individuals supported the legislation, according to Senate Democrats.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The Alliance school district would also not be subject to recapture, a process by which excess local revenue is shared with other districts.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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In addition to more per-student funding, a split would result in fewer dollars sent to the state as part of the recapture program.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The unit is programmed to auto-dock at the poolside once cleaning is complete or when battery levels fall below 10%, simplifying retrieval.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Its self-parking technology ensures easy retrieval after cleaning sessions.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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“Reclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclamation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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