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
Stocks in Japan gained 6 percent, recouping a portion of the previous days’ losses.
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Joe Rennison, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The Jane Doe’s lawyers then filed a motion in New York state court to enforce the settlement and recoup litigation expenses.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Yellow’s estate will recoup $55 million for the location.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Experts weigh in as party recoups from election loss
What Congress can do with new legislation
Congress could also pass new legislation to claw back its tariff powers, a method that is already being attempted.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
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Joe Rennison, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The Jane Doe’s lawyers then filed a motion in New York state court to enforce the settlement and recoup litigation expenses.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Yellow’s estate will recoup $55 million for the location.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Experts weigh in as party recoups from election loss
What Congress can do with new legislation
Congress could also pass new legislation to claw back its tariff powers, a method that is already being attempted.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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While college basketball’s hiatus should help the UFL recapture some casual fans, the Week 3 slate will run headlong into the ratings juggernaut that is the Masters on CBS.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hollow Knight Countless games have attempted to recapture the magic of Dark Souls since its auspicious release in 2012, but none have gone about it quite like Hollow Knight.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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We don’t get compensated until something goes into production.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Both Labor and the coalition pledged to directly intervene, if necessary, by exercising the power to acquire the lease and compensating Landbridge Group.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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They are all expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Six patients who were hospitalized in relation to the shooting are in stable condition and expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said Friday.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Williams-Paisley regained her ability to speak out loud again immediately following the surgery.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Banchero hit his first three 3s and posted 19 points in the first half to help the Magic regain the lead.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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Of the $16,000, Burns reimbursed the school for more than $7,000 and provided documentation for the rest after school officials met with Burns in late January about the audit’s findings.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The plans, which are privately run but reimbursed with taxpayer money, will see payments increase by 5.1 percent under a final Trump administration rule, for a total increase of about $30 billion.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Titanic’s owner, the White Star Line, chartered the Mackay-Bennett, a steamer normally used for repairing trans-Atlantic telegraph cables, to retrieve as many bodies as possible.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The rotor of the helicopter from last week's deadly crash has been retrieved from the Hudson River, four days after the devastating accident that killed all six people on board, according to a statement from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Eternal Sunshine Rules Multiple Billboard Charts In addition to leading the sales-only ranking, Eternal Sunshine also reclaims the top spot on the Vinyl Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then the band climbed into the hot dog, briefly reclaimed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and soared around the arena.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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