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

Last year, economic activity from the holiday was dampened by large-scale student protests, Sethia said, and businesses that had hoped to recoup those losses this year bought goods on loan that were ultimately lost to the floods. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

The Broadway musical recouped its $17 million capitalization in 2024 (and the tour recouped in 2025), and has since grossed more than $175 million. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

After opening on Broadway on November 17, 2022, & Juliet broke multiple box office records at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, recouping its $17 million capitalization in 2024, the first new musical of its season to do so. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

There’s no guarantee as to how much money the 21-employee Fresh Tape Media will be able to recoup, if any. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026