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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
When the cost of the grant and construction is recouped in seven years from the time of completion, Kendall said the school has an option to purchase the array.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
About a third of those funds would be recouped by the tax increase.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Funded largely by borrowing, the costs are being recouped by tolls that start at £2 for residents.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Economists widely expect most of those losses to be recouped in the current quarter that stretches from January through the end of March.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
In literary translation, the term compensation refers to a moment where something lost in one part of the text is recouped elsewhere — not through direct replacement, but through a kind of interpretive counterweight.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
The company noted that ITVX has now recouped its entire investment – four years ahead of schedule.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The initial retreat from risk assets tends not to last long and has relatively quickly been recouped, so long a the economy was not already in recession or stocks in a bear market (such as after the 9/11 attacks in 2001).
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
But only a certain amount can be recouped using money from customers.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
About a third of those funds would be recouped by the tax increase.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Funded largely by borrowing, the costs are being recouped by tolls that start at £2 for residents.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Economists widely expect most of those losses to be recouped in the current quarter that stretches from January through the end of March.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
In literary translation, the term compensation refers to a moment where something lost in one part of the text is recouped elsewhere — not through direct replacement, but through a kind of interpretive counterweight.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
The company noted that ITVX has now recouped its entire investment – four years ahead of schedule.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The initial retreat from risk assets tends not to last long and has relatively quickly been recouped, so long a the economy was not already in recession or stocks in a bear market (such as after the 9/11 attacks in 2001).
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
But only a certain amount can be recouped using money from customers.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recouped
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Bundy was finally recaptured in February 1978.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian forces even recaptured small areas of territory, the Institute for the Study of War data showed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another way to look at it is the Heat have well compensated Bam for the challenge ahead with the three-year, $166 million extension that kicks in next season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers backing the proposal argue that Iran provides security for the strait and should be compensated by foreign shippers.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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About two dozen shell casings were recovered from the crime scene, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Robinson’s defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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In that deal, more than 24,000 customers were reimbursed about $35 million.—
Dave Collins,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The service has worked out how people can be reimbursed for living in hotel rooms, including families who were temporarily relocated to Italy and Germany before being transported back to the United States.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and suddenly, improbably, UConn had a chance to win.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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While Wilson retrieved leg cuffs, Billups-Taylor placed his foot on Curry’s back to keep him down.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Recouped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recouped. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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