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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Ten men fled after breaching a wall behind a toilet, and so far, only three have been recaptured.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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As of early Saturday afternoon, seven out of the 10 missing inmates had been recaptured.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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As outlined in the court documents, Capital One did not admit wrongdoing but agreed to compensate affected customers for foregone interest and provide additional payments to those holding certain accounts.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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And pitchers such as Banda have had to compensate as a result.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The sector is still recovering from the profound disruptions caused by the pandemic, labor strikes, and more recently, the wildfires in Los Angeles… Any system, in my view, should encourage cooperation — not competition at the expense of others.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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With about three minutes left, Tatum dove for a loose ball, which Knicks guard OG Anunoby recovered.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Tariffs may create breathing room for U.S. manufacturers to regain competitiveness.—
Greg Khojikian,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 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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So far, Florida has made $250 million in grants available to reimburse local police departments that sign up to collaborate with ICE.—
Patrik Jonsson,
Christian Science Monitor,
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 flagship cryptocurrency reclaimed the $100,000 level on Thursday.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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