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as in to recapture
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 to compensate
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 to recover
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 recoup
Another class action lawsuit aims to recoup their attorney fees.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Another class-action lawsuit aims to recoup their attorney fees.
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Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Canada agreed to front the cost of construction and to split the toll fees with the state once the cost has been recouped.
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Don Gonyea,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Giant recouped after only 10 weeks.
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Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Another class-action lawsuit aims to recoup their attorney fees.
—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Canada agreed to front the cost of construction and to split the toll fees with the state once the cost has been recouped.
—
Don Gonyea,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Giant recouped after only 10 weeks.
—
Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for recoup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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The user’s second-largest bet is a $61,000 wager that Ukraine will recapture Crimea by the end of the year, an outcome the market believes has only a 12% chance of occurring.
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How Many Calories Rucking Burns The calorie math is what hooks many newcomers, particularly men in their 40s trying to recapture lost ground.
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Then incorporate it into performance reviews, and create structures to compensate for the extra time and emotional energy spent on it.
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Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require.
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Authorities say electrical service in La Guaira has recovered to roughly 90%, while more than 5 million liters of water have been distributed across affected areas.
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Home prices nationwide have surged since 2012, a year that saw the nation recovering from the Great Recession.
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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So too would her chances of eventually becoming majority leader or eventually even Speaker of the House if the Democrats can regain control of the institution.
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The city issues funding in the form of bonds, which is then reimbursed by new property tax revenue collected in the area in future years.
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Child-care advocates are supporting new legislation, Assembly Bill 1981, to lock in a timeline that would allow providers to be reimbursed for their services at increasing rates.
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Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited.
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The police report details a harrowing scene where Bland instructed one of the children in the home to retrieve a knife, but the child claimed to not know why.
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With the win and Cleveland’s 6-3 loss to the Texas Rangers, the Sox (44-39) reclaimed sole possession of first place in the American League Central.
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Through chalance, daters are, in a deeper sense, reclaiming their agency.
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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