1
as in retrieving
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 compensating
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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3
as in recovering
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 recouping
Liverpool’s splurge is a statement of intent Their largesse was partly financed by recouping £190m ($254m) in player sales, with Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Ben Doak, Jarell Quansah among those who left Anfield for a lucrative fee in the summer.
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Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Marseille are hopeful of recouping €20m from the sale of Rowe, who is reportedly close to joining Bologna.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Fresh off a season filled with engaging shows and recouping funding to complete a history-making trilogy, Three Bone Theatre is back to announce what could be an even more daring 14th season.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Marseille are hopeful of recouping €20m from the sale of Rowe, who is reportedly close to joining Bologna.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Fresh off a season filled with engaging shows and recouping funding to complete a history-making trilogy, Three Bone Theatre is back to announce what could be an even more daring 14th season.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recouping
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Labradors are often more energetic and bred for hunting, retrieving, and service work, whereas goldens are prized for their patience, friendliness, and trainability.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Successfully retrieving the QuietComforts from the case is a chore.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sanders is known for his impressive tackling ability, compensating for his rather lackluster skills in coverage.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Adidas and the Oaxaca government were expected to hold talks focused on compensating the Indigenous community, Mexico’s Deputy Secretary of Cultural Development Marina Núñez Bespalova said Friday.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Danso has proven himself, but Radu Dragusin is still recovering from an ACL injury and new signing Kota Takai has been struggling with a foot issue.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a workplace recovering from layoffs, that signal is vital.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The people inside browsed through notebooks, recapturing an analog age.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Or Wilson could be the next Sam Darnold or Geno Smith, a quarterback leaving the New York Jets and recapturing a good career.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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The company began reimbursing for AI tools and prompt engineering classes, and even brought in outside experts to evangelize.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Martin said he was told that the city’s insurance also is not responsible for reimbursing the city.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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The missing child mystery starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Alden Ehrenreich has officially become the year's longest-running chart topper at the domestic box office, reclaiming its top spot following the success of last week's KPop Demon Hunters.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Riggs fought back in Stage 2, reclaiming the top spot on Lap 60 and holding off Heim to take the stage win — setting up a tense final segment where tire wear stayed front and center.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Recouping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recouping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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