as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
the recapture of the territory may take longer than expected
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as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
our team managed to recapture the ball after the fumble
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Recent Examples of recapture
Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
And of equal importance, the Syrian government’s recapture of Aleppo, in 2016, marked a turning point in the civil war.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The military has recaptured swaths of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, in recent months, and pushed the paramilitaries out of a key breadbasket region in central Sudan.
—Declan Walsh, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Some versions of the photo contained GIFs or recaptures of the image, which can throw off AI detection tools, Scheirer said.
—Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
And of equal importance, the Syrian government’s recapture of Aleppo, in 2016, marked a turning point in the civil war.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Trustees also approved an ordinance to recapture the cost of the work upon the sale or development of the properties involved.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The military has recaptured swaths of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, in recent months, and pushed the paramilitaries out of a key breadbasket region in central Sudan.
—Declan Walsh, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
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Or maybe the Avalanche could bet on their own reclamation project in Novak, whose transition game has completely fallen flat this season after being such a standout over the last two seasons.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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From the enslaved women who set the tables for others to the moguls of today, the story of Black women in home and lifestyle is not one of erasure but of relentless reclamation.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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The guest list has become a lightning rod for messaging, particularly for Democrats who have struggled to regain their footing after blistering losses in November.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Xero has been growing in popularity across professional sports as a recovery shoe to help athletes strengthen feet and ankles.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, had two respiratory crises on Monday in a setback to recovery.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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When a customer order rolls in, the order processing agent retrieves order details from Shopify and verifies the payment in Stripe.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The puppies went flying, and the man just barely retrieved them before stomping out the door.—
Simon J. Levien,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In July 2024, Leeds reclaimed control of Elland Road for the first time since 2004.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The enemies of the liberal order have reclaimed the initiative, and Eurasia is once again the site of vicious struggles.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Police investigators recovered two green cellular devices, blood pressure and thyroid medications, Tylenol, medical records, and a 2025 monthly planner from the home, according to a search warrant summary.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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The statuette went missing in the early ‘70s, and to this day it has never been recovered.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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