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
Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 25 July 2024
The collars will collect data for the next two years, with recaptures planned for winter 2025 to reassess the health of the deer.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Reuters, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
This week, Moscow said that Russian forces had recaptured Sudzha, the largest town once occupied by Ukraine, further weakening Kyiv’s primary bargaining chip in potential negotiations with Russia.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The other $130 million would go back to the state as part of a program called recapture which takes money from districts with higher property values and redistributes it to districts with lower property values.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 25 July 2024
The collars will collect data for the next two years, with recaptures planned for winter 2025 to reassess the health of the deer.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
The facility, once used by Gazprom to export gas via Ukraine to Europe, is in a region largely recaptured by Russian forces this week after heavy fighting with Ukrainian troops who had held it since last year.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
This week, Moscow said that Russian forces had recaptured Sudzha, the largest town once occupied by Ukraine, further weakening Kyiv’s primary bargaining chip in potential negotiations with Russia.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
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Estrada did not join San Diego as a true reclamation project.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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This reclamation of Brigid reflects something more substantial than symbolic parity.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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David went to spring training to regain the closer’s role.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sri Lanka worried that its economic recovery would be derailed as its clothing industry faced new tariffs from its most important export market.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Titanic’s owner, the White Star Line, chartered the Mackay-Bennett, a steamer normally used for repairing trans-Atlantic telegraph cables, to retrieve as many bodies as possible.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The rotor of the helicopter from last week's deadly crash has been retrieved from the Hudson River, four days after the devastating accident that killed all six people on board, according to a statement from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Torres is with the Tigers on a one-year contract, hoping to reclaim the market value his earlier days once portended.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then the band climbed into the hot dog, briefly reclaimed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and soared around the arena.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They are all expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Six patients who were hospitalized in relation to the shooting are in stable condition and expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said Friday.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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