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as in recaptured
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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as in compensated
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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as in recovered
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 recouped
What is functional will be recouped by competitors that will benefit from the death of this icon of budget air travel, which facilitated a kind of low-grade freedom for the masses.
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Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
The production recouped its investment in record time, less than two months after opening at the Hudson Theatre on March 12.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
For backlist titles, it is generally assumed that any major initial investment costs have already been recouped (or written off).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
According to producers, both the Broadway production and the national tour have now recouped their investments , with the success of the tour allowing the Broadway production to return the remainder of its capitalization.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The film has been seen in cinemas by over a million people in India and recouped its investment through pre-sales, but fell short of what the critical response suggested was possible.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
While stocks have recouped losses, US gas and diesel prices remain elevated, straining Americans’ budgets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The village, the report said, has recouped only a small portion from Mitchell.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
When the cost of the grant and construction is recouped in seven years from the time of completion, Kendall said the school has an option to purchase the array.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
The production recouped its investment in record time, less than two months after opening at the Hudson Theatre on March 12.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
For backlist titles, it is generally assumed that any major initial investment costs have already been recouped (or written off).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
According to producers, both the Broadway production and the national tour have now recouped their investments , with the success of the tour allowing the Broadway production to return the remainder of its capitalization.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The film has been seen in cinemas by over a million people in India and recouped its investment through pre-sales, but fell short of what the critical response suggested was possible.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
While stocks have recouped losses, US gas and diesel prices remain elevated, straining Americans’ budgets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The village, the report said, has recouped only a small portion from Mitchell.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
When the cost of the grant and construction is recouped in seven years from the time of completion, Kendall said the school has an option to purchase the array.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recouped
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Khartoum has largely been spared attacks by the RSF since it was recaptured by the Sudanese Armed Forces last year, but the capital has recently seen sporadic strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The inmates, whose ages ranged from 19 to 42, were all eventually recaptured by October.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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McClatchy is compensated as a part of our syndication partnership with TMX.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some content creators are compensated, and this also creates problematic incentives in the system.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Talley fled the scene after the shooting, and officers later recovered a weapon when he was taken into custody, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police recovered a knife at the scene.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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If the medical expense has been reimbursed, the exception cannot be used.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Many want to be reimbursed and others planned to wait to subscribe next year.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
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The pumpkin, which is worth several million dollars, was eventually retrieved and a year later replaced by a new version, this time with a stronger structure to protect it from the elements—and maintain its position as a prized photo opportunity.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The little boy was under the water's surface for approximately four minutes before he was retrieved by a hotel employee, according to the reports.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Recouped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recouped. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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