reclaim
verb (used with object)
to bring (uncultivated areas or wasteland) into a condition for cultivation or other use.
reclaiming
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present participleof reclaim.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Kris is a queer filmmaker taking on the task of reclaiming the slasher horror film-within-the-film, “Camp Miasma,” rebooting it for the queer community to no longer be appalled by.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
The Amicus bonus episode puts out a humble request: Tell us how you’re reclaiming the Constitution for yourself, your loved ones, your neighbors, and your community.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
"Las Vegas has done a phenomenal job in preserving and... reclaiming water," said Bruce Nelson, whose family has owned the lake's marina for almost 70 years.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Southwest “is reclaiming its place among U.S. airline profit leaders,” Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth said in a recent note.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Maybe I should. But I can’t be angry with his family. I imagine this funeral was their way of reclaiming their son.”
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
