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
The reason why the US sets it up this way is drug companies like Merck who pay for the research and development get to recoup that money for a period of time without competition.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Candelora acknowledged there could be delays and there’s no guarantee the state could recoup the full $340 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
LeVota said in his Tuesday video statement that spreading tax credits out over three years, rather than recouping one lump sum from school districts, was the county’s attempt to mitigate the impact of fluctuating property tax values.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The economic subsidy continues to support Rodeo 39 and assist the company in recouping a portion of its significant development costs to help ensure Rodeo 39’s long-term viability.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Candelora acknowledged there could be delays and there’s no guarantee the state could recoup the full $340 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
LeVota said in his Tuesday video statement that spreading tax credits out over three years, rather than recouping one lump sum from school districts, was the county’s attempt to mitigate the impact of fluctuating property tax values.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The economic subsidy continues to support Rodeo 39 and assist the company in recouping a portion of its significant development costs to help ensure Rodeo 39’s long-term viability.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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Another novel aspect is that Yarris escaped from custody in 1985, only to be quickly recaptured in Florida and sent back to death row in Pennsylvania.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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To recapture the feeling — that vital, invincible energy — of being in your prime?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In 2021, scientists at the Kea Animal Minds Lab at the University of Auckland studied Bruce and other non-disabled kea and found that Bruce exhibited unusual preening behavior to compensate for his missing upper beak.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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Half of the money for wolf conflicts would go toward deterrents; the remainder would compensate ranchers for their losses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The two bodies in the bags were recovered and transported to a medical examiner’s office for autopsy, where they were identified as Cherry and Stephen.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The structure is being brought down so first responders can safely go in and recover the two workers who are trapped under the rubble.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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If Republicans lose just a few seats in either the House or Senate, Democrats could regain control of the chambers.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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If successful, the fee would likely be thrown out and residents reimbursed.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Cowboys could draw from the city’s account over time to be reimbursed, but the team would pay improvement costs up front to get the stadium upgraded by 2043.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ideally, the data can be retrieved without a ransom payment, which, in the case of large organizations, might run into the millions.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Starting Monday, the thousands of residents displaced by the fire were returning to see what is left of their homes and retrieve their belongings.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Interview With The Vampire series, based on the late Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles books, has been retitled for the third season, as Reid’s character looks to reclaim his centuries-old story as an immortal, yet turbulent rock star.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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More clear-eyed now, Jean must reject her martyrdom and reclaim her own truth and agency.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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