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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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
The company noted that ITVX has now recouped its entire investment – four years ahead of schedule.
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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
Their outlay was an initial £80m on three incoming players, with £20m recouped through Guehi’s sale.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The Netherlands has since recouped large parts of the bailout money.
—Sarah Jacob, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
These funds cannot be recouped if there is no strike, but not doing so is a risk that can't be taken.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The play recouped its investment in December.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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
Their outlay was an initial £80m on three incoming players, with £20m recouped through Guehi’s sale.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The Netherlands has since recouped large parts of the bailout money.
—Sarah Jacob, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
These funds cannot be recouped if there is no strike, but not doing so is a risk that can't be taken.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The play recouped its investment in December.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recouped
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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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The swagger with which the 2013-14 and 2014-15 teams played could never be recaptured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Solar customers who had their systems installed under earlier iterations of the tariff still get compensated at the retail rate for 20 years from the time their systems became operational before the new rules affect them.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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They’re being paid and compensated for the first time.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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And minus the cards recovered, Walmart is seeking $873 in restitution.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Police recovered surveillance footage of the suspect, his face partially obscured by his hood, near the scene.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Homeowners in the county can get up to $500 in mitigation expenses reimbursed.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court did not provide guidance for issuing refunds, creating confusion over how importers would be reimbursed.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors said Rawat then went upstairs, retrieved a gun and another child, and returned to the kitchen where Reed was still seated.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The most common objects retrieved from water include nuts and bolts, screws and nails, cutlery and tools.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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