recoup

verb

re·coup | \ ri-ˈküp

recouped; recouping; recoups

Definition of recoup

transitive verb

1a : to get an equivalent for (losses) : make up for

b : reimburse, compensate recoup a person for losses

2 : regain an attempt to recoup his fortune

intransitive verb

: to make good or make up for something lost also : recuperate

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Examples of recoup in a Sentence

It will be hard for us to recoup the loss. Movie studios can turn to video sales to recoup the costs of a movie that does poorly at the box office. She recouped only a portion of her investment.

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That’s because the state’s 2010 agreement with Electrolux didn’t include clawback provisions to recoup money if job thresholds aren’t met. — Jonathan Mattise, The Seattle Times, "State: Electrolux not required to repay $100M in Tennessee," 5 Feb. 2019 The receiver is separately suing that individual in an effort to recoup money for investors. — Dave Michaels, WSJ, "Cryptocurrency Startup AriseBank to Pay $2.3 Million to Settle Fraud Accusations," 12 Dec. 2018 If there is such a conviction, the board can vote to revoke that person’s pension and move to recoup any money beyond what the person paid into their pension over the course of their career. — Matt Rocheleau, BostonGlobe.com, "State Police payroll head struggled with debt before alleged theft began," 23 Apr. 2018 This is certainly good news for Mars One's investors, who are owed in excess of $1 million and might actually recoup their money this way. — Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, "A Mystery Investor May Save the Bankrupt Mars One Mission," 12 Feb. 2019 The vehicles were seized by the county as part of ongoing efforts to recoup about $294,000 in unpaid personal property taxes from 2015 to 2017. — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, "Bexar County seizes double-decker buses from San Antonio tour operator," 8 June 2018 But the Potters would need to recoup some funds from selling players this summer, the first of which looks set to be Xherdan Shaqiri who could be available for as little as £12m. — SI.com, "West Ham Eager to Snap Up Stoke Captain as Manuel Pellegrini Begins Defensive Overhaul," 6 June 2018 The city of Houston is considering billing residents for new trash and recycling bins in an effort to recoup the cost of replacing thousands of the black and green cans annually. — Rebecca Elliott, Houston Chronicle, "Want a new trash bin? Under City Hall plan, it could cost you," 12 Apr. 2018 That higher rent is crimping the tower’s income and threatening the majority investor’s ability to recoup its $800 million stake, brokers say. — Keiko Morris, WSJ, "Ground Rents Weigh Down High-Soaring Icons," 22 Jan. 2019

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