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
Uh, obviously let everybody recoup a little bit in the middle of a run or something.
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Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
But if that happens, policyholders across California could end up paying more, as a new state policy would allow State Farm, Allstate and other insurance companies to recoup half of their assessments by charging their ratepayers.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
That, along with the use of personal seat license fees for season ticket holders for Commanders games, would most likely recoup the team’s initial multi-billion dollar investment, and then some, rather quickly.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
There have been ways to recoup some of that money, but now those rules keep changing.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
But if that happens, policyholders across California could end up paying more, as a new state policy would allow State Farm, Allstate and other insurance companies to recoup half of their assessments by charging their ratepayers.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
That, along with the use of personal seat license fees for season ticket holders for Commanders games, would most likely recoup the team’s initial multi-billion dollar investment, and then some, rather quickly.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
There have been ways to recoup some of that money, but now those rules keep changing.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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At one point during the month, the S&P 500 briefly slipped into a bear market – falling more than 20% from its February record high – before recapturing some of its losses.—
Sean Conlon,Brian Evans,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Colorado has agreements with Utah, New Mexico and Arizona to recapture wolves that wander into those states and return them to Colorado, a move aimed at protecting the genes of the Mexican gray wolf.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Electric vehicle registration fees vary widely across the country, with some states already charging EV drivers more to compensate for their lack of fuel tax contributions.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Trained as an electronic engineer at a school of advanced studies in Venezuela, Pernía, 37, has had to compensate for his losses by working as a driver, using his car to support his wife and child.—
Gustavo Ocando Alex,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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The rest of the original 250 hostages have either been released, rescued or had their bodies recovered.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Similarly, some markets currently experiencing price declines—but with solid job growth—could see prices recover in the near future, such as Austin, San Antonio, Huntsville, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh and many Florida markets.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Moreno regained the belt in that matchup, winning via doctor stoppage TKO.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Reds hope Díaz regains his form and can be back helping the team win later this season.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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You can get reimbursed from your 529 plan for any eligible out-of-pocket expenses within the same calendar year.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Molina then requested reimbursement from the club for the full total, and Molina did not return any amount to the company that had donated the $7,700 after he was reimbursed, the affidavit said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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After retrieving Andre, Borelli had to make the more arduous journey back home.—
Michelle Boudin,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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Specifically, their search indexes, which refers to a data structure that determines how effective engines are at retrieving relevant information.—
Niamh Rowe,
Quartz,
7 May 2025
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Gracie Abrams reclaims the No. 1 spot on the ARIA Albums Chart this week with The Secret of Us (via Interscope/Universal), marking its third non-consecutive week at the top, while Australian artist Dope Lemon earns another top 10 debut with his latest release Golden Wolf, which enters at No. 8.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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The Kremlin currently controls about one-fifth of Ukraine, which Kyiv has vowed to reclaim.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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