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
Oh, Mary! has since 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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Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Currently, states charge taxes to health care providers that the providers then recoup through higher Medicaid payments.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 17 June 2025
In addition to the delivery of 375 hp, the 150 kW system will be able to charge faster, recouping up to 80% of charge in just 30 minutes at a DC fast charger.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The company can recoup some costs through Disney+ and other home entertainment markets, to say nothing of the massive revenue streams from merchandising, theme parks and cruises.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 June 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Currently, states charge taxes to health care providers that the providers then recoup through higher Medicaid payments.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 17 June 2025
In addition to the delivery of 375 hp, the 150 kW system will be able to charge faster, recouping up to 80% of charge in just 30 minutes at a DC fast charger.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The company can recoup some costs through Disney+ and other home entertainment markets, to say nothing of the massive revenue streams from merchandising, theme parks and cruises.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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Hartford Courant Thomas, 32, has been trying to recapture his game and, like all of the top golfers in the world, trying to approach the outrageously high bar set by Scheffler, who has been No. 1 in the world for more than 100 weeks.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2025
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But Williams previously said that recapturing the closer’s role didn’t matter to him.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Not only does this type of pain point to an underlying injury, pushing through can lead to a secondary injury, because other muscles and tissues absorb extra stress to compensate.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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Foremost, Desmond Bane was no more than a third wheel for the Grizzlies, behind Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., with ample options currently on Memphis’ roster to compensate for the dealing of Bane.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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The stock completely recovered to its pre-crisis peak by October 14, 2024 • Since then, the stock has risen to a high of $159.78 on June 8, 2025, and is currently trading at around $140.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Police recovered a knife covered with his and Russo’s DNA from Zisopoulos’ front pants pocket.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Atlanta still trails the Mets and now co-leading Philadelphia Phillies by 10 games in the East, but the Braves have regained momentum and have 10 more games against the Mets, including a four-game series that starts Monday at New York.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The decision blocks, at least temporarily, Gov. Gavin Newsom's efforts to regain control of the Guard.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Walgreens believed that its scale and its millions of customers gave it clout with pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs, which function as a type of go-between, negotiating how much patients pay for drugs, what insurers owe drugmakers, and how much pharmacies are reimbursed.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Those funds go toward reimbursing county sheriffs and volunteer teams themselves for the cost of rescues.—
Adam Roy,
Outside Online,
16 June 2025
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Jordan retrieved it as authorities watched, this time undetected.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Pictures from the Instagram video where the camera was retrieved after 10 years in the cave.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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As Aura begins dictating her every word and action, Poppy battles to reclaim her autonomy.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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But when a hidden connection between the women comes to light, Charlotte must confront the past to reclaim her future.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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