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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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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
As a result, the California rail project seeking private funding would have to generate higher ridership than in Paris or Tokyo for investors to recoup their investment.
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Baruch Feigenbaum,
Oc Register,
15 June 2026
Charlotte City Council member Ed Driggs specifically cautioned that the state could try to recoup what NCDOT has already spent.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
That alone is inherently difficult to recoup in merchandise sales.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
The team also traded away its own first-rounder in 2028 for guard Jacy Sheldon and then recouped one with less of a chance to make a substantial difference via the Reese deal.
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Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Baruch Feigenbaum,
Oc Register,
15 June 2026
Charlotte City Council member Ed Driggs specifically cautioned that the state could try to recoup what NCDOT has already spent.
—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
That alone is inherently difficult to recoup in merchandise sales.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
The team also traded away its own first-rounder in 2028 for guard Jacy Sheldon and then recouped one with less of a chance to make a substantial difference via the Reese deal.
—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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Per the logline, in The Hawk Lonnie Hawkins, (Ferrell) 2004’s number one golfer, struggles on the back nine of his career to recapture his magic.
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.
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Powell’s release comes nearly one year into Georgia’s new system to compensate the wrongfully convicted.
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When fibroblasts were lost, the ones that remained appeared to compensate.
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Curacao attempted to recover from a lopsided defeat against Germany.
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The consensus seems to be that the Mavs will target a point guard, which makes sense as the Mavs’ current lead guard, Kyrie Irving, is 34 and missed all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.
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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.
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Crowned King of the Ring and eventually world champion, Femi could help WWE escape its creative rut and regain momentum, rather than adhering to predictable storylines.
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Most of that spending will not be reimbursed, according to the county counsel.
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Across Tomorrow’s portfolio, the company provided funds or reimbursed costs for producing fashion shows, developing collections, and paying suppliers.
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Organizations are deploying agents that retrieve sensitive data, call tools and APIs, update records and act inside live business systems.
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The Dragon disconnected from the space station on June 16, and just one day later, parachuted into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California where it was retrieved, chock-full of cargo and finished science experiments.
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But Matthew and his wife, Tessa Ortiz, plan to reclaim the word, in a sense, with their new bar and entertainment space, The Greenhorn Bar & Grill.
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As the wood is reclaimed, not two coffee tables are exactly alike and each piece of wood has natural variation for a unique and eclectic finish.
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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