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

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

Apart from lower tax rates, capital gain can involve recouping basis too. — Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026