RECLAMATION Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

reclamation

noun

ˌre-klə-ˈmā-shən

Definition of reclamation

as in recovery

the act or process of getting something back pumped water out of the field as part of the land reclamation program designed to provide farmers with more farmland

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Recent Examples of reclamation In 2018, following much clamoring by scientists, the Chinese government enacted strict restrictions on commercial land reclamation along its coast. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 There are games on four different days in Week 1, including a Super Bowl rematch, the debut of the new Super Team and a fallen dynasty in search of reclamation. — J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Allied attributed the result partly to on-site solar power, cold-water detergents and a reclamation system that recirculates 95 percent of the plant’s water. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Performed without musical accompaniment, their unrestrained bodily movements culminate in an act of collective protest and reclamation of public space. — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reclamation

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What begins as a straightforward trip to rehab quickly spirals into a journey packed with mishaps, revelations and unexpected connections, forcing both Lucy and Tim to confront the messy realities of fame, family and recovery.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
However, the higher PPI is pointing to an economy that is gradually moving away from deflationary pressures even if the recovery remains uneven, said Hao Zhou, chief economist at Guotai Junan International Holdings.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of recovery

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Simulated drone attack tests launch-site security The launch-facility recapture scenario, added another layer to the exercise by bringing security and air units together in a simulated tactical environment.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Criminal gang violence continues unabated in Ecuador following the recapture in June 2025 of the country's biggest drug lord, Adolfo Macías after his escape from a maximum-security prison in 2024.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of recapture

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Organizations should actively manage context through summarization, relevance filtering, configurable history and selective memory retrieval.

— Pritam Debnath, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Complicating the retrieval is the position of Morup’s body, and the risk that it could be damaged or start decomposing on the way down.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

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