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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
About a third of those funds would be recouped by the tax increase.
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Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Funded largely by borrowing, the costs are being recouped by tolls that start at £2 for residents.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Economists widely expect most of those losses to be recouped in the current quarter that stretches from January through the end of March.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
In literary translation, the term compensation refers to a moment where something lost in one part of the text is recouped elsewhere — not through direct replacement, but through a kind of interpretive counterweight.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
The company noted that ITVX has now recouped its entire investment – four years ahead of schedule.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The initial retreat from risk assets tends not to last long and has relatively quickly been recouped, so long a the economy was not already in recession or stocks in a bear market (such as after the 9/11 attacks in 2001).
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
But only a certain amount can be recouped using money from customers.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Companies that enable investors to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, as well as the growing number of companies who have made investing in bitcoin their main business focus, also recouped some of their recent losses.
—Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Funded largely by borrowing, the costs are being recouped by tolls that start at £2 for residents.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Economists widely expect most of those losses to be recouped in the current quarter that stretches from January through the end of March.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
In literary translation, the term compensation refers to a moment where something lost in one part of the text is recouped elsewhere — not through direct replacement, but through a kind of interpretive counterweight.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
The company noted that ITVX has now recouped its entire investment – four years ahead of schedule.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The initial retreat from risk assets tends not to last long and has relatively quickly been recouped, so long a the economy was not already in recession or stocks in a bear market (such as after the 9/11 attacks in 2001).
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
But only a certain amount can be recouped using money from customers.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Companies that enable investors to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, as well as the growing number of companies who have made investing in bitcoin their main business focus, also recouped some of their recent losses.
—Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recouped
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Progressives feel the same way, although Democratic enthusiasm for eliminating the filibuster has cooled since Republicans recaptured the majority.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another way to look at it is the Heat have well compensated Bam for the challenge ahead with the three-year, $166 million extension that kicks in next season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers backing the proposal argue that Iran provides security for the strait and should be compensated by foreign shippers.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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About two dozen shell casings were recovered from the crime scene, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Robinson’s defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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For instance, travelers might not even be completely reimbursed for every expense.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many are missing rent payments, can’t support their families and are accumulating expenses that won’t be reimbursed.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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The animal was retrieved by the San Diego Humane Society.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our team responded immediately, retrieved the robot, and are actively clearing the area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Recouped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recouped. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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