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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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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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
He’ll either be signed to an extension or the team will make the difficult decision to trade him while recouping draft resources.
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Jesse Newell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Many growers have orchards Del Monte asked them to grow within the past few years, meaning those trees may produce only a fraction of their eventual harvest, and are far from recouping their upfront cost.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Developing and testing a new drug is expensive, and companies count on recouping their costs by having, in effect, a monopoly on the market for a new drug.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
However, the House minority leader said amid the partial government shutdown, House Democrats are focused on recouping ethical norms.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 Feb. 2026
The Dow climbed 895 points across two days, recouping its losses.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
France, Germany and Sweden are among those who approved wealth taxes and, years later, repealed them in hopes of recouping the investments and capital that fled with their owners.
—Mariana Trujillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Milwaukee Public Schools is recouping its final state payment that was frozen over the district's failure to complete financial audits on time, MPS officials said.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Combined, these actions showcase efforts to stop scams, and highlight the possibility of recouping losses Americans have incurred by blocking and seizing assets.
—Caroline Melear, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Jesse Newell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Many growers have orchards Del Monte asked them to grow within the past few years, meaning those trees may produce only a fraction of their eventual harvest, and are far from recouping their upfront cost.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Developing and testing a new drug is expensive, and companies count on recouping their costs by having, in effect, a monopoly on the market for a new drug.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
However, the House minority leader said amid the partial government shutdown, House Democrats are focused on recouping ethical norms.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 Feb. 2026
The Dow climbed 895 points across two days, recouping its losses.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
France, Germany and Sweden are among those who approved wealth taxes and, years later, repealed them in hopes of recouping the investments and capital that fled with their owners.
—Mariana Trujillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Milwaukee Public Schools is recouping its final state payment that was frozen over the district's failure to complete financial audits on time, MPS officials said.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Combined, these actions showcase efforts to stop scams, and highlight the possibility of recouping losses Americans have incurred by blocking and seizing assets.
—Caroline Melear, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recouping
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CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Thomas being one of the game’s very best forwards at retrieving and exiting his own zone is a huge part of that.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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In compensating for the loss of sight, the visual cortices of blind people can also perform similar functions as those of sighted people, but for non-visual stimuli.—
Sachin Rawat,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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Zamora Yrala was also barred from serving as a company director for eight years and faces confiscation proceedings aimed at compensating affected companies.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Severe thunderstorms and the risk of tornadoes are expected across parts of Oklahoma on Friday and Friday night, as the state is already recovering from deadly storms overnight.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perry started the year recovering from knee surgery and was perhaps the Kings’ best forward for a stretch soon after.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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That includes 15 Democrats, who are leaving despite their party’s increasing odds of recapturing the House next November.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s holy temple, which had been defiled by the occupiers, the Maccabees searched for pure oil to light the menorah.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Dec. 2025
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In addition, Kalshi is refunding fees related to the market and reimbursing anyone who purchased shares after Khamenei’s death.—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
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Even simple money transfers, like sending money internationally, reimbursing each other or deciding who sends what and when, can expose gaps in planning and clarity.—
Karen “KH” Koehler
February 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Soundcore Headphones Deal The Soundcore Q20i is a useful tool for reclaiming your focus in the unpredictable world of remote work.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some Iranian Americans still dream of going back, perhaps reclaiming land taken during the revolution.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Recouping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recouping. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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