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 importer typically pays the tax, meaning American businesses could pass down the extra cost to consumers to recoup profit margins, said Andreas Hauskrecht, professor of business economics at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The splashy musical was capitalized for up to $26 million, according to the New York Times, and hasn’t yet recouped its investment.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 June 2025
With the early closing notice, and bumpy grosses throughout its run, the show will likely exit Broadway without recouping.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Edison is being sued by insurance companies, including State Farm and USAA, to recoup the cost of damages paid to their policyholders.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The splashy musical was capitalized for up to $26 million, according to the New York Times, and hasn’t yet recouped its investment.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 June 2025
With the early closing notice, and bumpy grosses throughout its run, the show will likely exit Broadway without recouping.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Edison is being sued by insurance companies, including State Farm and USAA, to recoup the cost of damages paid to their policyholders.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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Their run through the lesser lights of MLB has allowed the Dodgers to recapture the best record in baseball (54-32) – moving ahead of the Detroit Tigers, who were rained out Tuesday – and pull away in the NL West.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
2 July 2025
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Still, the chain isn’t firmly focused on collectibles, with management seeming intent on recapturing its meme stock mojo.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
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Despite some backsliding, the EU still holds to its goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, by cutting greenhouse gases and compensating for any remaining emissions.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
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In heavy rain, allow an additional two seconds of distance to compensate for reduced traction and braking effectiveness.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
3 July 2025
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In Too Much, Stalter stars as Jessica Salmon, a New Yorker in her mid-30s who, in the midst of recovering from a bad break-up, agrees to take a job in London assisting filmmakers working on commercials.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
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When the Red Sox visited the White House in May 2019, Puerto Rico was still recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Maria in 2017, and Cora wasn't satisfied with the federal government's response.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Although Orlando was able to regain its lead in the third quarter and was ahead by 2 entering the fourth.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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The effort regained momentum in 2022 when the CWA re-endorsed the sport.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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The program was previously designed for large businesses, and they were allowed to get one-quarter of their expenses reimbursed, up to $125,000.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The company proposed spending nearly $500 million upfront on neighborhood infrastructure before getting reimbursed from a city tax increment financing district.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived and safely retrieved the children after Rendon exited onto the back patio area.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Video showed Thomas, unsupervised, moving his handcuffed hands down the back of his pants, retrieving a small white object and sticking it in his mouth.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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In the end, though, there was no beating a refined mountain escape that reclaimed the No. 1 ranking it last won in 2023.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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In choosing to speak, in shaping their own visual and textual narratives, the survivors reclaim power.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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