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
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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
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as in recovers
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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Startup 9-Tech has a recycling process that recovers up to 90 percent of the materials without using toxic chemicals or releasing pollutants into the environment.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Dec. 2024 -
The Bulldogs also face questions at quarterback, with backup Gunner Stockton preparing to start as Carson Beck recovers from an elbow injury.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The feminist fairy tale examines the impossible expectations of motherhood, as our protagonist ― simply known as Mother ― channels her rage and reclaims her power by unleashing her animal instincts.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
7 Dec. 2024
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Sorby’s company, Pine Island Redfish, reclaims waste nutrients and repurposes them to grow salt-tolerant plants like mangroves and purslane, which play a crucial role in stabilizing coastlines and providing natural habitats for fish and other marine species.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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“Recoups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoups. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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