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as in damages
payment to another for a loss or injury
the jury's award included a recoupment for emotional distress
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2
as in recoveries
the act or process of getting something back
almost immediately after the new contract was signed, the company began the recoupment of revenue lost during the strike
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Noun
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Kessler and Berman have also stressed there isn’t case precedent for the application of Title IX to the allocation of damages in an antitrust case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025 -
The plaintiff is seeking more than $50,000 in damages.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Very poor recoveries expected Tuesday night with many wind prone areas remaining in the 12 to 25 percent range.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Police said the child and her mother are stable and expected to make full recoveries.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Also among the topics set for discussion is reparations for Black Kansas Citians who qualify.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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But reparations advocates gained some ground this year in making present-day Californians answer for (or benefit from) the past.—
Andrew Quinio,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Without adequate stability, your shoulders lose their proper foundation and alignment, creating a cascade of compensations that lead to pain and increased injury risk.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just as the first film surprised and charmed with its heart, zippy sense of humor, and standout lead performances, Freakier Friday recaptures and strengthens the magic.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Recoupments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoupments. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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