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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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
Borrowers should aim to recoup closing costs within 18 months to two years through monthly savings when refinancing, says Melissa Cohn, regional vice president at William Raveis Mortgage.
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The Canadian government planned to recoup the funding through toll revenue.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Some argued that Americans should be able to recoup money lost under the president’s trade policy.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
An email to a handful of investors from GVA Senior Associate Blake Davis said the risk fee was uncollectible rent sent to collections that the company might recoup.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The Canadian government planned to recoup the funding through toll revenue.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Some argued that Americans should be able to recoup money lost under the president’s trade policy.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
An email to a handful of investors from GVA Senior Associate Blake Davis said the risk fee was uncollectible rent sent to collections that the company might recoup.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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Appriss surveyed more than 1,000 consumers and found that 90 percent would still shop again after receiving a warning about abusive returns—indicating an opportunity to recapture revenue.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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An Angels lineup that lost some power with the trade of Taylor Ward needs Trout to recapture at least some of his form at the plate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her mother ocean is too hot and acidic, the culprit is anthropogenic carbon dioxide; how is an awabi to measure such a thing, let alone compensate for it?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the ensemble cast splits up, a bunch of new characters are introduced, and the story slows down to compensate.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2026
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Stepanova says the early 2025 rate change was implemented to recover costs associated with upgrades to safety and reliability upgrades to natural gas infrastructure, saying a portion of the update took effect in late 2024.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Two people were arrested, and police recovered a gun that had been thrown out of the SUV during the pursuit.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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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,
22 Feb. 2026
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The public demand was made based on a social media post from right-wing journalist Laura Loomer, who pointed to a video in which Rice vowed to hold companies accountable for kowtowing to Trump if Democrats regain power in the federal government.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Feb. 2026
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For any non-frivolous claim that does not exceed $50,000, CBS will pay all costs of the arbitration, and reimburse any filing fees you may be required to pay.—
CBS News Philadelphia Staff,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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But the state doesn’t reimburse counties for the full cost, leaving those local governments to pick up the difference.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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The investigation is also continuing to try to retrieve other data from cameras around Nancy Guthrie’s home.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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But, according to the Defense Minister, only forty-eight per cent of dead service members are ever retrieved or identified.—
Sophie Spiegelberger,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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Supporters characterized the speech as successfully communicating populist messages and attempting to reclaim independent voters through emphasis on cost-of-living concerns and economic achievements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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In April 2025, two years after their reluctant departure, the Sudanese military reclaimed Khartoum from the RSF.—
Yousra Elbagir,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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