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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
The city will recoup its investment with interest under the pilot program, according to Mahan.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The play opened on Broadway in July 2024 at the Lyceum Theatre and quickly became a runaway hit, breaking the theater's box office record multiple times and recouping its investment during the 2024–25 Broadway season.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
That’s an impressive result for a documentary but nowhere close to recouping the original investment.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2026
Carollo’s recent efforts to recoup pension benefits are what triggered Gabela in March to revisit an earlier proposal to claw back legal fees in the lawsuit that Carollo lost in 2023.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The play opened on Broadway in July 2024 at the Lyceum Theatre and quickly became a runaway hit, breaking the theater's box office record multiple times and recouping its investment during the 2024–25 Broadway season.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
That’s an impressive result for a documentary but nowhere close to recouping the original investment.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2026
Carollo’s recent efforts to recoup pension benefits are what triggered Gabela in March to revisit an earlier proposal to claw back legal fees in the lawsuit that Carollo lost in 2023.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Real Mojo was founded in 2018 by Dee Siazon, who wanted to recapture a taste of her youth.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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When clarity is missing, teams compensate by adding more processes, controls and technology layers.—
Hari Sonnenahalli,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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For now, the blue-collar gains are compensating for the bleeding in entry-level hiring.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Rodríguez continues to recover from elbow surgery, while Wilson has been sidelined by lumbar disc inflammation.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The prognosis he was given was a month to recover.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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DeGette said her hope is for Democrats to use the next two years to regain power on the national stage.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Democrats consider the Maine race crucial to regain the Senate.—
Mariana Alfaro,
Washington Post,
31 May 2026
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City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has also vowed to prevent LA28 from diverting money to a Legacy Fund before reimbursing Los Angeles for all expenses.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Maniscalco asked Babby if the team would agree to the city reimbursing the team for the $80 million Community Investment Tax commitment.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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While receiving medical treatment, police say Talley retrieved a gun from underneath a blanket and shot both officers before attempting to escape custody.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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An exasperated Tomás enters the thicket himself to retrieve, among other items, Liam’s boot, and doesn’t emerge until the next day—not screaming, but fundamentally changed.—
Nora Biette-Timmons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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How to reclaim the lost art of apprenticeship and put in the work that’s needed to reach our highest potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The ability to disconnect intentionally from these overwhelming stimuli—to reclaim one’s focus, clarity, and feeling of immediacy—has become rare and precious.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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