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
Suha Maayeh, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2018
But still, by the time of their recapture, the migratory birds hadn’t saved any more energy than the ones who just stayed home, their hearts had beat an approximately equal number of times.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 26 Sep. 2024
James McNicholas, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
Instead, The Mamas are capturing the world and recapturing themselves through the lenses of their own cameras.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Now, with the government’s recapture of the Nasib gate, Daraa—the rebel stronghold where the uprising that sparked the country’s civil war began—lay open to Damascus.
—Suha Maayeh, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2018
But still, by the time of their recapture, the migratory birds hadn’t saved any more energy than the ones who just stayed home, their hearts had beat an approximately equal number of times.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
Bukayo Saka’s hamstring tear against Crystal Palace was a big setback, while Martin Odegaard is still yet to recapture top form since his return from injury and the team’s finishing in front of goal has left a lot to be desired.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
Instead, The Mamas are capturing the world and recapturing themselves through the lenses of their own cameras.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapture
Noun
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Trump, a former businessman himself, has also highlighted tariffs and a reclamation of the Panama Canal in recent weeks.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Capitals brought in Matt Roy and Logan Thompson, and bet on a few reclamation projects in Pierre-Luc Dubois, Jakob Chychrun and Andrew Mangiapane.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For a small fee, Rasa’s screening tool provides clarity, and for as little as $250 per case, eligible clients can regain control of their future.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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While the Bills’ defense managed to hold Kansas City to a Harrison Butker 35-yard field goal, the Chiefs regained a 32-29 lead with 3:33 remaining.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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The success of big urban districts - 14 of which saw notable improvement in fourth-grade math when the nation as a whole saw only minor gains - can be credited to academic recovery efforts funded by federal pandemic relief, said Ray Hart, executive director of the Council of Great City Schools.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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More news: Magic Johnson Reacts to Pat Riley Receiving Statue Outside Lakers Arena NBA Hall of Famer and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark Walters, and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman will lead a new private-sector initiative to support wildfire recovery in Los Angeles.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Sales teams can access real-time client histories, customer support resolves issues faster, and R&D teams retrieve critical knowledge without delays—all thanks to Doti’s intuitive design and actionable insights.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Elena went into a side room to retrieve some things from the printer, and then very gently tortured her husband by enacting casualness about exactly where on the long desk—maybe here?—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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This approach empowers brands to reclaim control of their narrative while effectively engaging with their audiences.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The analysis, according to Lewin, confirmed the shell casings recovered at the shooting scene were most likely fired from a 9mm handgun.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Detectives would later recover a chilling home surveillance video that virtually captured Kevin's final moments alive, confirming the witness' accounts.—
Murray Weiss,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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