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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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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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Recent Examples of recoups
One of the most powerful tools at their disposal is a bank levy, which can be used to freeze your bank account temporarily as the creditor recoups what's owed to them.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Rosen has middle-six upside and will get opportunity in Winnipeg, while the draft capital recoups the Jets’ price to acquire Schenn last season.
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The Athletic Nhl Staff,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Rosen has middle-six upside and will get opportunity in Winnipeg, while the draft capital recoups the Jets’ price to acquire Schenn last season.
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The Athletic Nhl Staff,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Oh, there’s a pipe dream out there, all about a once-great player who recaptures the old magic, but that’s hardly the appropriate mood.
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While not a full-fledged continuation of the fantastic action show Lycoris Recoil, this series of shorts recaptures the other half of the 2022 girls-with-guns series.
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The more useful question is what the current price assumes, what could change those assumptions, and whether the likely return compensates investors for the risks.
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However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
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Nights are supposed to be when the body recovers from heat, and that window is shrinking.
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The warm overnight temperatures are a concern, as that’s when the body typically recovers from the daytime heat.
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Amazon retrieves and refurbishes the equipment after deployment so it can be used again.
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Ann Wang | Reuters Amon shared an example of an agent that instantly retrieves details of banking transactions, eliminating the need for a user to navigate through the app and manually locate the information.
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The district reimburses the city for 70% of the officers' salaries, benefits, equipment, vehicles, uniforms and specialized training, as well as one hour of overtime per officer each day.
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Tandem pays them within 24 hours and then the school reimburses the company, plus a 35% fee.
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With unprecedented access and bold voices leading a new movement, Death Boom reclaims the end of life with humanity, sustainability and just the right dose of dark humor.
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This story reclaims that for him.
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“Recoups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoups. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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