Synonyms of recoup

recoup

verb

ri-ˈküp 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recapture
• regain
• retrieve
• recover
• reclaim
• retake
• get back
• repossess
• reacquire
• replenish
• re-collect
• recruit
• redeem
• rescue
• repurchase

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• misplace
• mislay

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensate
• reimburse
• satisfy
• pay
• indemnify
• repay
• remunerate
• refund
• recompense
• requite
• repair
• redress
• remedy
• discharge
• quit

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recover
• improve
• heal
• recuperate
• gain
• come back
• convalesce
• rally
• mend
• revive
• pull round
• snap back
• survive
• come to
• come around
• come round
• recruit
• cheer (up)
• perk (up)
• pick up
• pull through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come down
• collapse
• fail
• decline
• weaken
• deteriorate
• fade
• wilt
• sink
• waste (away)
• worsen
• wither
• degenerate
• ail
• sicken
• languish
• relapse
• regress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recoup

That means a film’s theatrical opening is gravely important for a studio — in terms of both recouping its investment and setting up a film for profitability in later release windows. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

My firm’s research, conducted with GoTo, found that employees are recouping more than two hours per day thanks to AI tools, or over 10 hours a week. — Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Penske will recoup some money through track advertisements and suite sales — 78 suites that could offer access to administration officials, seat 30-40 people, and cost $200,000 each. — Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The cities of Garden Grove, Stanton and Westminster all asked for state funding to help recoup costs accrued during the Garden Grove chemical incident, but the Governor’s Office of Emergency Assistance only approved Garden Grove’s request. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026