Synonyms of recouped

recouped

verb

past tense of recoup

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recaptured
• regained
• retrieved
• recovered
• reclaimed
• reacquired
• got back
• repossessed
• retook
• replenished
• re-collected
• recruited
• rescued
• redeemed
• repurchased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• misplaced
• mislaid

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensated
• reimbursed
• satisfied
• repaid
• paid
• refunded
• indemnified
• remunerated
• recompensed
• requited
• repaired
• remedied
• redressed
• discharged
• quit

3

as in recovered

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

he's recouping at home after a bout of the flu

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovered
• improved
• healed
• recuperated
• gained
• rallied
• came back
• snapped back
• convalesced
• revived
• pulled round
• mended
• survived
• came to
• came around
• came round
• cheered (up)
• perked (up)
• recruited
• picked up
• pulled through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapsed
• came down
• failed
• declined
• faded
• weakened
• deteriorated
• sank
• wasted (away)
• degenerated
• worsened
• sickened
• withered
• languished
• ailed
• wilted
• regressed
• relapsed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recouped

Masters of the Universe, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Disclosure Day all fell short of expectations, although the latter at least recouped its production budget. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026

The play, starring John Lithgow, already recouped its capitalization in May, with Lithgow winning a Tony for his portrayal of Roald Dahl. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

Canada agreed to front the cost of construction and to split the toll fees with the state once the cost has been recouped. — Don Gonyea, NPR, 28 June 2026

Giant recouped after only 10 weeks. — Katie North, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

After dealing a first and fourth round picks, plus top center prospect Fraser Minten, to Boston for Carlo at the 2025 trade deadline, the Maple Leafs recouped two picks in the 70s only 15 months later. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 27 June 2026

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index finally has recouped all its relative losses to the S & P 500 Information Technology Sector. — Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 5 June 2026

The Outsiders opened on Broadway on April 11, 2024, and recouped its $22 million capitalization in the week ending December 28, 2025. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026

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. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026