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

Both Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United have shelled out over £100million on new players but each, and particularly the latter, have recouped plenty too. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 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

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

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