Synonyms of recouping

recouping

verb

present participle of recoup

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retrieving
• recapturing
• regaining
• recovering
• reclaiming
• retaking
• repossessing
• getting back
• reacquiring
• replenishing
• re-collecting
• recruiting
• rescuing
• redeeming
• repurchasing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• misplacing
• mislaying

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensating
• reimbursing
• satisfying
• indemnifying
• paying
• repaying
• refunding
• remunerating
• recompensing
• repairing
• remedying
• redressing
• requiting
• discharging
• quitting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovering
• improving
• healing
• recuperating
• gaining
• convalescing
• rallying
• coming back
• mending
• surviving
• pulling round
• reviving
• snapping back
• coming to
• coming around
• coming round
• recruiting
• cheering (up)
• picking up
• perking (up)
• pulling through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapsing
• ailing
• declining
• coming down
• failing
• sinking
• deteriorating
• weakening
• fading
• worsening
• languishing
• wasting (away)
• degenerating
• sickening
• relapsing
• withering
• wilting
• regressing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recouping

According to an internal survey shared by ShockedIO, 40 of 44 new members report recouping the cost of their subscription within their first week. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Campbell said the measure could be an important tool for recouping the $6 million the city cut in this year’s budgeting process, but not if the measure was destined to fail. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Nolan’s movie cost Universal a budget of $250 million, and this is an enormous start toward recouping that and much more. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 July 2026

Everything hinges on making sure Robertson is signed or somehow recouping assets for a player in his prime coming off a 45-goal, 96-point season. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

This would stop the county from recouping any money from the two school districts while the case makes its way through litigation. — Ilana Arougheti june 22, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

The business is on track to be profitable in its first year and is gradually recouping its startup costs. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 19 June 2026

Investor concerns about paths to exit and recouping capital have long held back private capital inflows in Africa, but a growing market for secondaries is aiming to spur more investment. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 June 2026

Colorado overpaid people nearly $100 million in unemployment benefits last year alone, and federal data shows the state has been largely unsuccessful in recouping that money. — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 31 May 2026