1
as in to recapture
to get again in one's possession
tried to recoup the $1,000 he had when he walked into the casino by risking his last dollar on a slot machine
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2
as in to compensate
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury
you will have to submit the proper paperwork before the insurance company will recoup you for the damage to your vehicle
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3
as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
he's recouping at home after a bout of the flu
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Recent Examples of recoup
Wagner recouped her losses by starting a financial-advising business oriented toward women.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The hefty $7 million investment in building the Erie Canal had been fully recouped in toll fees alone.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
After a disappointing domestic debut and meager turnout overseas, the sci-fi sequel is fading too fast to have any hope of recouping its $180 million production budget in theaters.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
During the last Super Bowl, the city allocated $2 million for events for residents with the goal of recouping that via private fundraising that largely never materialized.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The hefty $7 million investment in building the Erie Canal had been fully recouped in toll fees alone.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
After a disappointing domestic debut and meager turnout overseas, the sci-fi sequel is fading too fast to have any hope of recouping its $180 million production budget in theaters.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
During the last Super Bowl, the city allocated $2 million for events for residents with the goal of recouping that via private fundraising that largely never materialized.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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Alongside contemporaries including Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and Maxwell, the neo-soul class focused on recapturing the live, thick instrumentation, rich songwriting and weighted, passionate delivery of its nominal genre predecessor.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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But the show never recaptures that energy, and what follows rapidly devolves into an ungainly blob of franchise-building obligation.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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Some figures within the music industry have already spoken out about how AI giants are failing to compensate creators properly, with music legend Paul McCartney urging governments to legislate to ensure human musicians get their due.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Oct. 2025
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Officials aim to compensate for California's narrowing refining footprint.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Warriors fell behind in the first half and never really recovered in a 139-119 road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her Liberal Democratic Party is still recovering from corruption scandals, and her performance abroad could shape both her political future and her party’s recovery.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The effects of an introvert hangover last until the person has spent enough time alone to recharge their social battery and regain their energy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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If the shutdown ends before the week finishes, the extra funds would be reimbursed to the state, officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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If borrowers have made payments beyond what was needed for forgiveness, those payments will be reimbursed.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Especially after Kristina struggled so mightily to build her wooden pole and retrieve the key.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Three hours before baking, retrieve the dough from the fridge and set aside at room temperature, covered.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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All of the structures showcase reclaimed materials and vintage pieces, with items like antler mirrors and bearskin rugs being nods to the Wild West setting.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The case could become a major test of how Section 203 applies to 1980s-era contracts and how loan-out corporations affect writers’ ability to reclaim ownership of their original works.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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