Synonyms of recoups

recoups

verb

present tense third-person singular of recoup

1

as in regains

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

• regains
• recaptures
• retrieves
• recovers
• reclaims
• repossesses
• reacquires
• retakes
• gets back
• replenishes
• re-collects
• redeems
• recruits
• rescues
• repurchases

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• misplaces
• mislays

2

as in compensates

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

• compensates
• reimburses
• satisfies
• pays
• indemnifies
• repays
• remunerates
• requites
• refunds
• repairs
• recompenses
• redresses
• remedies
• discharges
• quits

3

as in recovers

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

he's recouping at home after a bout of the flu

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovers
• improves
• heals
• recuperates
• gains
• convalesces
• rallies
• comes back
• snaps back
• survives
• mends
• revives
• pulls round
• comes to
• comes around
• comes round
• cheers (up)
• perks (up)
• recruits
• picks up
• pulls through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapses
• fails
• comes down
• declines
• weakens
• fades
• ails
• deteriorates
• languishes
• sinks
• worsens
• degenerates
• sickens
• withers
• regresses
• wastes (away)
• wilts
• relapses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recoups

During a news conference July 23, Carney said Canada would not share toll revenues from the new bridge until his country recoups its initial investment. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 July 2026

One of the most powerful tools at their disposal is a bank levy, which can be used to freeze your bank account temporarily as the creditor recoups what's owed to them. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

Rosen has middle-six upside and will get opportunity in Winnipeg, while the draft capital recoups the Jets’ price to acquire Schenn last season. — The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026