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
Wagner recouped her losses by starting a financial-advising business oriented toward women.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The hefty $7 million investment in building the Erie Canal had been fully recouped in toll fees alone.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
After a disappointing domestic debut and meager turnout overseas, the sci-fi sequel is fading too fast to have any hope of recouping its $180 million production budget in theaters.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
During the last Super Bowl, the city allocated $2 million for events for residents with the goal of recouping that via private fundraising that largely never materialized.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The hefty $7 million investment in building the Erie Canal had been fully recouped in toll fees alone.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
After a disappointing domestic debut and meager turnout overseas, the sci-fi sequel is fading too fast to have any hope of recouping its $180 million production budget in theaters.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
During the last Super Bowl, the city allocated $2 million for events for residents with the goal of recouping that via private fundraising that largely never materialized.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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Alongside contemporaries including Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and Maxwell, the neo-soul class focused on recapturing the live, thick instrumentation, rich songwriting and weighted, passionate delivery of its nominal genre predecessor.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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But the show never recaptures that energy, and what follows rapidly devolves into an ungainly blob of franchise-building obligation.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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Some figures within the music industry have already spoken out about how AI giants are failing to compensate creators properly, with music legend Paul McCartney urging governments to legislate to ensure human musicians get their due.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Oct. 2025
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Officials aim to compensate for California's narrowing refining footprint.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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No injuries were reported, but investigators recovered two pieces of shrapnel measuring approximately one to two inches long.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The plane has since been recovered and is undergoing further examination.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Punk is looking to regain that championship Rollins stole from him using his Money in the Bank briefcase cash-in at SummerSlam 2025.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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If the shutdown ends before the week finishes, the extra funds would be reimbursed to the state, officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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If borrowers have made payments beyond what was needed for forgiveness, those payments will be reimbursed.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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One of the two scooters had been retrieved as well as a helmet worn by one of the suspects, the official added.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Accompanied by her young son Israel, Owens went across the street to Lorincz's residence that evening to retrieve a tablet Israel claimed that Lorincz, who'd repeatedly hassled and called the police on the neighborhood children for years, had stolen from him.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Following a victory over Pat McAfee at Backlash, Gunther refocused his efforts on reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since its release, the musician is yet to reclaim the same level of attention in the United States.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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