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as in recaptured
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 compensated
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 recovered
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 recouped
The play, starring John Lithgow, already recouped its capitalization in May, with Lithgow winning a Tony for his portrayal of Roald Dahl.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 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
After dealing a first and fourth round picks, plus top center prospect Fraser Minten, to Boston for Carlo at the 2025 trade deadline, the Maple Leafs recouped two picks in the 70s only 15 months later.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index finally has recouped all its relative losses to the S & P 500 Information Technology Sector.
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Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
The Outsiders opened on Broadway on April 11, 2024, and recouped its $22 million capitalization in the week ending December 28, 2025.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
What is functional will be recouped by competitors that will benefit from the death of this icon of budget air travel, which facilitated a kind of low-grade freedom for the masses.
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Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
For backlist titles, it is generally assumed that any major initial investment costs have already been recouped (or written off).
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 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
After dealing a first and fourth round picks, plus top center prospect Fraser Minten, to Boston for Carlo at the 2025 trade deadline, the Maple Leafs recouped two picks in the 70s only 15 months later.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index finally has recouped all its relative losses to the S & P 500 Information Technology Sector.
—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
The Outsiders opened on Broadway on April 11, 2024, and recouped its $22 million capitalization in the week ending December 28, 2025.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
What is functional will be recouped by competitors that will benefit from the death of this icon of budget air travel, which facilitated a kind of low-grade freedom for the masses.
—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
For backlist titles, it is generally assumed that any major initial investment costs have already been recouped (or written off).
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recouped
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Before being released, each snake is microchipped so they can be identified if they are recaptured; the chips also help biologists track the snakes’ movement.
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.
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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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With the original melody-makers credited and compensated, the reference is recognizable, but the recording is entirely AtHeart’s.
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An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.
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Aguirre removed Quiñones in favor or taller options, but Mexico never recovered from the loss of offensive creativity.
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Bericoto retrieved the ball and fired a throw to Koss, who turned and fired to try to nail Troy at third.
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The year-old eastern imperial eagle from Serbia, started flying in August and later set off on his first migratory flight toward the Middle East, only to be captured by poachers, sold illegally and retrieved in a daring cross-border mission.
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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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“Recouped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recouped. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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