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noun

Definition of recapturesnext
plural of recapture
as in recoveries
the act or process of getting something back the recapture of the territory may take longer than expected

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recaptures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of recapture
as in regains
to get again in one's possession our team managed to recapture the ball after the fumble

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  1. recoveries
  2. recovers
  3. reclaims
Noun
  • Since the results are so good and procedures now have easier recoveries, more and more people are inclined to take the leap.
    Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The Super Bowl champion's season is paused with 56 total along with two fumble recoveries and two interceptions for 49 yards.
    Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of recoveries
Verb
  • The Bulldogs also face questions at quarterback, with backup Gunner Stockton preparing to start as Carson Beck recovers from an elbow injury.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Beth recovers from her wounds but shows a new scar on her left cheek in the final shots.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of recovers
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  • The feminist fairy tale examines the impossible expectations of motherhood, as our protagonist ― simply known as Mother ― channels her rage and reclaims her power by unleashing her animal instincts.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Sorby’s company, Pine Island Redfish, reclaims waste nutrients and repurposes them to grow salt-tolerant plants like mangroves and purslane, which play a crucial role in stabilizing coastlines and providing natural habitats for fish and other marine species.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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