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 show has broken its own box office record twelve times, and became the first show of the 2024-25 Broadway season to recoup its investment.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
While the Sapphire Preferred does have an annual fee, the $95 charge can be recouped fairly quickly through the hotel credit and through over $200 in partnership benefits via DoorDash and Lyft.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
And season ticket holders who are eager to defray high costs could start thinking about selling some tickets at a profit to recoup expenses.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The court decision focused on cleanup costs incurred prior to 2023, and Duke may still be able to recoup some of the costs going forward.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
While the Sapphire Preferred does have an annual fee, the $95 charge can be recouped fairly quickly through the hotel credit and through over $200 in partnership benefits via DoorDash and Lyft.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
And season ticket holders who are eager to defray high costs could start thinking about selling some tickets at a profit to recoup expenses.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The court decision focused on cleanup costs incurred prior to 2023, and Duke may still be able to recoup some of the costs going forward.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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The team will be heading to Mexico, Canada and the United States to try and recapture the form and fervour of 2024, when James galvanised a nation, taking the squad to the World Cup quarter-finals.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement The capture in Goa Given his previous experience with the criminal, Zende was assigned to lead the operation to recapture him.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Pixel’s Magic Editor leverages generative AI tools, which can remove objects in the background, alter lighting, and realistically change the entire mood of a phone (a bright middary sun can easily be compensated for).—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Efficient, neat, always available as a means of compensating for her (completely justified) fear of not being a brilliant enough copywriter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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An officer, named as Officer A in the latest release, was injured in the shootout and is currently recovering in the hospital.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The rally ended with Nick Bosa pushing Seattle offensive tackle Abe Lucas into Darnold, forcing a fumble, which Bosa recovered.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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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,
3 Sep. 2025
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The European Union is reportedly readying new trade deals with Latin America, part of efforts to regain the initiative after the bloc was slammed for making excessive concessions in an agreement with the US.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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If your repair is covered, CarShield will reimburse the cost of a rental car up to $100 per day for up to 14 days.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Kentucky Hospital Association says new restrictions on how much hospitals can get reimbursed could endanger 20,000 jobs, losses that would land disproportionately hard in Eastern Kentucky.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Again, with an inside-out forehand that had Osaka down on one knee trying to retrieve it.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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In an effort to help the group retrieve it, Guy encounters William Fitchner’s Jasper, a mysterious American who has quietly assumed control and influence over the Talamasca’s London Motherhouse.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Justin Bieber continues to reclaim the word that defined his young pop stardom with his completely new eighth studio album, Swag II.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Using jewelry to signal a change in status also isn’t new, but the idea of publicly marking divorce and reclaiming it as a celebration is.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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