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
Georgia had passed a bill in May allowing defendants to recoup their legal fees when charges are dropped.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The British press followed the story with keen interest and the scandal was a stain on the BBC, which is still trying to recoup the money Edwards was paid between his arrest and his BBC exit.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Just how exactly does Ford expect to recoup that?
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
Underneath the shell is an 800-volt electrical architecture, which allows the 48-volt lithium-ion battery to recoup roughly 200 miles in 10 minutes.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The British press followed the story with keen interest and the scandal was a stain on the BBC, which is still trying to recoup the money Edwards was paid between his arrest and his BBC exit.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Just how exactly does Ford expect to recoup that?
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
Underneath the shell is an 800-volt electrical architecture, which allows the 48-volt lithium-ion battery to recoup roughly 200 miles in 10 minutes.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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Rourke was served with notice of eviction in December, with the landlords also looking to recapture $59,100 in unpaid rent for 2025.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prior to that Houck earned his first career All-Star nod in 2024 but will have a long road to recovery to recapture that form upon taking the mound again in 2027.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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For years, public-school teachers in Florida’s cities were paid more than those in rural areas, to compensate for their higher cost of living.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Local residents have advocated for a more permanent solution to the violent elephant encounters, and for the families of the deceased to be compensated.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Games are scheduled to begin in less than a month, giving Kim a short window to recover and pursue her third consecutive gold medal in the halfpipe.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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When Pritchard lost control of the ball, dove on the floor to recover it and fed a pass to White for an open three, Andrew Nembhard canned a three of his own a minute later.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Now, the family is focused on helping her regain strength and mobility.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 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,
7 Jan. 2026
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By March 2024, the state had already spent $3 million reimbursing ranchers for damages caused by wolves throughout the northern part of the state, as well as the cost of investing in nonlethal deterrents to keep them away, such as fencing, flags and other methods.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Employees who work from home for an employer usually can’t claim this deduction unless they’re reimbursed.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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The teacher witnesses the car wreck and runs inside to retrieve her phone, using a rock to keep the door propped open.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Modernize through software first, reclaim control, and build systems fit for the next decade and beyond.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Loose pucks The Dallas Stars claimed — or reclaimed – defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok off waivers from the Bruins.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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