RECAPTURE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

(ˌ)rē-ˈkap-chər

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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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recapture

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verb

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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Noun

Depreciation recapture: Accelerated depreciation can result in a significant tax bill when the asset is eventually sold, as the IRS will recapture the depreciation taken. —

Philippe Schulligen, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 In January 1943, as American and Aussie troops in New Guinea began to beat back the Japanese advance, MacArthur announced the recapture of the strategic base of Buna. —

Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024

Verb

The People’s Defense Force (PDF), an armed group opposing the Junta, has slowly been recapturing cities and regions, liberating areas of Myanmar from the military regime. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024 Not long afterward, fans caught a glimpse of how Burton recaptured the magic of that song. —

Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recapture

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