1
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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2
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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3
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
For example, the U.S. stock market has recouped much of its losses that followed initial tariffs.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
Strategic spending cuts are a worthwhile goal, but DOGE and the administration should embrace these whistleblower programs as existing tools that can be used to recoup government monies lost while making better use of government enforcement staff.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Sometimes it is said that drug companies need to charge a high price to recoup the cost of development, which these days averages about $2.6 billion per new drug.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Gurnee may increase its home rule sales tax to recoup revenue lost when Illinois officially ends its grocery tax at the start of 2026.
—Erin Yarnall, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
Strategic spending cuts are a worthwhile goal, but DOGE and the administration should embrace these whistleblower programs as existing tools that can be used to recoup government monies lost while making better use of government enforcement staff.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Sometimes it is said that drug companies need to charge a high price to recoup the cost of development, which these days averages about $2.6 billion per new drug.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Gurnee may increase its home rule sales tax to recoup revenue lost when Illinois officially ends its grocery tax at the start of 2026.
—Erin Yarnall, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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There was plenty to celebrate for the theater business, which seems to have recaptured its stride after a long and painful post-pandemic recovery.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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However, the musical struggled to recapture the same momentum from before the pandemic and ended its run early.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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As part of the settlement, Siemens Mobility agreed to compensate the employee — who filed a complaint with the agency in 2023 — without admitting to any liability.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The company is actively striving to diversify its revenue sources; however, the swift decline in COVID-19 vaccine sales has outstripped its ability to quickly compensate for these losses, resulting in the significant fall in its stock price.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Then, nearly 20 days after Coone vanished, his body was recovered from near Dungeness Spit off the northern coast of Washington, according to KING.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Israeli forces have rescued eight living hostages from Gaza and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Jansen’s blast to left field regained the advantage for the Rays before the Marlins countered with a big inning in the fifth.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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If Jane paid using a digital app, Combs would reimburse her, but oftentimes Combs paid in cash.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Once an application has been approved by the city, residents can be reimbursed for expenses like food, paper goods and entertainment.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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The owner will not face any citations, but will have to pay a standard impound fee before retrieving the snake.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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According to the outlet, Atlantic City police retrieved one of two instruments stolen from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 31 as Heart prepared to launch their An Evening with Heart tour.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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Since then, the Lakers have struggled to reclaim that same edge, missing the kind of impact and toughness Caruso consistently brought.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Wanting to reclaim control over her future and build a life that could include meaningful work and family, Liberatore went back to school to study law.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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