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RECAPTURING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Recapturing.

Recapturing - as a noun

A legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount

The act of taking something back

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retaking13

Recapturing - as a verb

Experience anew

Example: "She could not recapture that feeling of happiness"

Take up anew

Example: "The author recaptures an old idea here"

Take back by force, as after a battle

Example: "The military forces managed to recapture the fort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retake10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Capture again

Example: "Recapture the escaped prisoner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retake10

Example Sentences

"The therapy session aimed at recapturing the patient's lost memories."
"The hunters were successful in recapturing the escaped tiger."
"After a long chase, the police succeeded in recapturing the fleeing thief."
"The team is focused on recapturing the championship title this year."
"She hopes that the photographs will help in recapturing the memories of their trip."
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Word Game Points

Is RECAPTURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recapturing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECAPTURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is RECAPTURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recapturing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECAPTURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is RECAPTURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recapturing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECAPTURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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