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as in recaptured
to get again in one's possession
she reclaimed the championship title after losing it last year
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as in rehabilitated
to make better in behavior or character
a program to reclaim juvenile offenders by requiring them to do community service
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as in recycled
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
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Recent Examples of reclaimed
Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Zoe works primarily in reclaimed textiles, which also piqued Hannah’s interest.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Set the scene Marsa Al Arab extends 1,540 feet out to sea, on reclaimed land that runs alongside the famed Burj Al Arab, offering a new sidelong perspective on Dubai’s most famous landmark.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Democrats reclaimed the Legislature and governor’s office in November in Virginia and swiftly moved to replicate California’s move with an even more aggressive redistricting plan.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Mike Fitzpatrick reclaimed the seat in 2010.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Democrats reclaimed the Legislature and governor's office in November in Virginia and swiftly moved to replicate California's move with an even more aggressive redistricting plan.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
However, Samsung reclaimed the top spot in DRAM revenue from SK Hynix in the last three months of 2025, according to Counterpoint, though SK Hynix continued to dominate HBM with a 57% market share.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers briefly reclaimed the lead in the sixth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Those keen on cottagecore will be happy with bathroom decor that utilizes reclaimed pine and its gorgeous grain patterns.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Walsh sat through six consecutive DNP-CDs after Tatum’s return but recently reclaimed a spot in Mazzulla’s rotation.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This new statute requires various property owners, including HOAs, to either remove nonfunctional turf or begin irrigating it with reclaimed water.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Zoe works primarily in reclaimed textiles, which also piqued Hannah’s interest.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Set the scene Marsa Al Arab extends 1,540 feet out to sea, on reclaimed land that runs alongside the famed Burj Al Arab, offering a new sidelong perspective on Dubai’s most famous landmark.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Use reclaimed wood to create a rustic and sustainable DIY privacy fence.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Democrats reclaimed the Legislature and governor’s office in November in Virginia and swiftly moved to replicate California’s move with an even more aggressive redistricting plan.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Mike Fitzpatrick reclaimed the seat in 2010.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Democrats reclaimed the Legislature and governor's office in November in Virginia and swiftly moved to replicate California's move with an even more aggressive redistricting plan.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
However, Samsung reclaimed the top spot in DRAM revenue from SK Hynix in the last three months of 2025, according to Counterpoint, though SK Hynix continued to dominate HBM with a 57% market share.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers briefly reclaimed the lead in the sixth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Those keen on cottagecore will be happy with bathroom decor that utilizes reclaimed pine and its gorgeous grain patterns.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Walsh sat through six consecutive DNP-CDs after Tatum’s return but recently reclaimed a spot in Mazzulla’s rotation.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaimed
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In 2003, a western lowland gorilla broke out of his enclosure at Franklin Park Zoo, bolted into the streets of Boston and injured a 2-year-old girl before being recaptured.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Early in the year, Carlsson was a potent offensive engine and has recaptured that form when his linemates have permitted it.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Hinckley was institutionalized for more than 30 years before the courts ruled that he’d been rehabilitated and granted him unconditional release in 2022.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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And there was a TV movie where Dirk Bogarde played Dahl, many years ago, with Glenda Jackson as Patricia Neal, about Patricia Neal’s strokes and how Dahl rehabilitated her.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Rather than sitting in landfills when a site is decommissioned, most of the materials used in solar panels can be recycled (though the process can be costly).—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The two organizations have been collaborating to design and build a pipeline to provide water and recycled water to the tribal reservation.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spotify noted that the album is one of the most pre-saved album Countdown Pages in platform history, with more than five million presaves.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2026
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Staff members retrieved the displays and items from any flooding.—
Gregory Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Massey quickly retrieved it and fired it back into the infield.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tugging on the heartstrings can be a cheap trick in the hands of the wrong songwriter, but the genre’s best songs are redeemed by a fastidious eye and a poetic ear.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After extraction, the recovered metals were reprocessed into new battery materials, demonstrating a closed-loop recycling pathway.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The recovered birds were taken to a secure loft near Brussels, overseen by Belgium's national pigeon federation, and police arranged for DNA testing to match each bird to its rightful owner since the identification rings on all the pigeon's legs had been snipped off.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Reclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclaimed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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