recouped

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

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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

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Recent Examples of recouped 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 The majority of investors have not recouped their investments in the funds, according to the complaint. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 The terms of a two-year membership agreement with the EFL limit Wednesday to spending £2million a season on transfers and loan fees, a figure that remains constant regardless of how much is recouped from player sales. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The Essex Community Players, a nonprofit all-volunteer group, reportedly lost over $11,500 in expenses, which could not be recouped through tickets and concessions. Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 The Vanstone fortune cannot be recouped until Magdalen finally develops a strong emotional intelligence—until her thinking and observation skills grow to match her acting skills, and then begin to work together. Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recouped
Verb
  • Shares also recaptured its 200-day moving average and safely moved above it — all signs of a major trend change.
    Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Victoria’s Secret under CEO Hillary Super has doubled down on its authority as the go-to destination for bras and bra fittings—and recaptured some aughts nostalgia—riding that strategy to four consecutive quarters of growth.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • A lot of the stability in Antarctica was because East Antarctica had record snowfall, which compensated for the rapid melting in the less stable West Antarctic Ice Sheet, the authors said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • They were put into these vehicles by sharp salespeople who were well-compensated.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Some production could be recovered once fields dry, making a rebound in Brazilian sugar content or faster harvesting one of the clearest downside risks to prices.
    Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Broncos’ special teams unit recovered a punt in the first half that led directly to a 38-yard receiving touchdown from junior running back Sire Gaines.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026
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  • Daniel Vizcarra said a local golfer spotted the girl’s body floating down the Dominguez Channel on Tuesday and it was retrieved by deputies and firefighters.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The knife was retrieved after investigators obtained a search warrant.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • Students who have already purchased the Den Pass for the 2026-2027 academic year will be reimbursed.
    Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Durbin said Grassley sought information about Patel's use of the FBI jet, the bureau's purchase of BMWs and whether Patel had reimbursed taxpayers for his travel.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Recouped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recouped. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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