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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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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
Grain traders like Cargill or CHS could build loading and unloading terminals knowing that the rules of the game would be constant long enough to recoup these tens of millions in long-term investments.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
With Zinchenko’s contract expiring next summer, this is Arsenal’s last chance to recoup some of their investment on the Ukraine international.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
That marked a partial backtrack from the month prior, when the agency revealed plans to withhold all of a recipient's benefit until their overpayment was recouped.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 July 2025
The global icon also referenced her philanthropic goals, stating that any money recouped would help fund her #StudentOfTheGame initiative, designed to cover tuition and student loans for fans.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 July 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
With Zinchenko’s contract expiring next summer, this is Arsenal’s last chance to recoup some of their investment on the Ukraine international.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
That marked a partial backtrack from the month prior, when the agency revealed plans to withhold all of a recipient's benefit until their overpayment was recouped.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 July 2025
The global icon also referenced her philanthropic goals, stating that any money recouped would help fund her #StudentOfTheGame initiative, designed to cover tuition and student loans for fans.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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As the team looks to recapture a lead in the American League East division and ultimately return to the World Series this fall, its shopping list includes relievers, a third baseman and a starting pitcher capable of slotting in alongside Max Fried, Carlos Rodon and, eventually, Luis Gil.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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In November 2022, Ukraine recaptured the western bank during its counteroffensive when Russian forces abandoned the city of Kherson.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Even when time is added to compensate, attention doesn’t recover fully.—
Jack Zenger,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Would land swaps compensate for territory deemed essential by Israel for security?—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
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Ultimately, the mystery tooth was extracted, and Owens is now recovering.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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The two tournament favorites advanced comfortably from Group B. Brazil scored 12 goals and conceded just one, while Colombia recovered from a goalless draw against Venezuela with emphatic wins over Paraguay and Bolivia.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Rays regained the lead when Morel, who had struck out over his first six at-bats of the series (and was hitting .208 at the time), homered to lead off the seventh.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps, in some ideal world, Sasaki will regain the velocity that could help patch over some of the Dodgers’ October bullpen woes.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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In addition, Infiniti’s Performance Plus program simplifies the way retailers are reimbursed, reducing the number of key performance indicators from 15 to just five, according to Castro.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The new version also includes a 15-day right to cure period, which means stores have that long to reimburse customers before being open to legal action.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Temple University Police responded to the scene and retrieved seven dogs and a cat from the vehicle.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Police have said Fahey retrieved a gun from his home during the argument, which stemmed from Reyes and Glover filming at the sergeant’s home while seeking information about the trooper’s overtime pay.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Aug. 2025
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But this period provides the opportunity to reclaim your assertiveness and independence.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 July 2025
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Zach McKinstry hit a home run, Andy Ibáñez reclaimed his role as a lefty-killer, and Wenceel Pérez was an all-around menace.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 11 Aug. 2025.
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